Grand Canyon Lopes Dominate Northern Illinois Huskies 88-59
Monday, November 10, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Global Credit Union Arena
Grand Canyon Lopes 88, Northern Illinois Huskies 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Grand Canyon Lopes?
Grand Canyon Lopes beat Northern Illinois Huskies 88-59 at Global Credit Union Arena on November 10, 2025.
In a decisive performance, the Grand Canyon Lopes defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 88-59 at the Global Credit Union Arena. This matchup showcased the Lopes' strong home advantage and their ability to bounce back after a recent loss. The Lopes entered the game with a home record of 2-1 and an overall record of 2-1, while the Huskies struggled with a 1-2 record. The Lopes' recent form was impressive, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Youngstown State Penguins, where they fell 81-90. Despite this setback, they averaged 81.8 points scored and allowed 72.9 points during this stretch, indicating their offensive capabilities.
The Lopes' home performance has been particularly strong, with a 6-1 record at home this season. They averaged 86.6 points in their last five games, demonstrating their scoring prowess on familiar ground. In contrast, the Huskies have struggled significantly, with a 1-4 record in away games and a dismal 2-8 record over their last ten. They averaged 73.2 points scored and allowed 80.6 points during this period, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
In terms of previous meetings, this matchup did not have a recent history to draw from, making the Lopes' commanding win particularly noteworthy. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team for this game, allowing both sides to field their best players.
The betting market reflected the Lopes' dominance, with a probability of 1.0 for a home win, indicating a strong expectation for their success. This was supported by the Lopes' recent form and their ability to capitalize on home court advantage.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Fans were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with the Lopes taking control early and maintaining their lead throughout the game. Key scoring plays included a series of successful free throws by Jaden Henley and a dunk by Caleb Shaw, which punctuated the Lopes' offensive rhythm in the second half.
Overall, the Lopes' victory over the Huskies not only showcased their strength at home but also provided a clear indication of their potential as they look to build on this success in the coming games.
Leaders
- PointsWilhelm Breidenbach16Grand Canyon Lopes
- AssistsNana Owusu-Anane7Grand Canyon Lopes
- ReboundsNana Owusu-Anane11Grand Canyon Lopes
- PointsDaemar Kelly12Northern Illinois Huskies
- AssistsDaemar Kelly3Northern Illinois Huskies
- ReboundsMakhai Valentine4Northern Illinois Huskies
Recent form
Grand Canyon Lopes
Last 10: 8-2Streak L181.8 scored · 72.9 allowed per game6-1 at home
- L81-90vs Youngstown State PenguinsNov 8
- W90-71vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 4
- W89-82at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 16
- W75-66vs California Baptist LancersMar 15
- W98-75vs UT Arlington MavericksMar 13
- L81-82at Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 8
- W90-68vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 7
- W63-60at Seattle U RedhawksMar 2
- W85-71vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 28
- W66-64vs California Baptist LancersFeb 23
Northern Illinois Huskies
Last 10: 2-8Streak L173.2 scored · 80.6 allowed per game1-4 away
- L72-97at Wisconsin BadgersNov 8
- W102-82vs UL Monroe WarhawksNov 4
- W83-81at Central Michigan ChippewasMar 8
- L58-71vs Bowling Green FalconsMar 5
- L70-74vs Western Michigan BroncosMar 1
- L58-87at Miami (OH) RedHawksFeb 26
- L76-79vs Eastern Michigan EaglesFeb 22
- L63-73at Akron ZipsFeb 19
- L83-89at Ball State CardinalsFeb 15
- L67-73vs Buffalo BullsFeb 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | Northern Illinois Huskies | Grand Canyon Lopes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-49 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 10-26 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 38 |
| Free throws | 17-21 | 18-19 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 95 |
| Rebounds | 19 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 12 | 24 |
| Assists | 9 | 18 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 33 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 35 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-49Makaih Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-51Wilhelm Breidenbach made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half31-53Jaden Henley made Dunk.
- 2nd Half31-55Jaden Henley made Dunk. Assisted by Makaih Williams.
- 2nd Half31-58Dusty Stromer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half31-60Wilhelm Breidenbach made Layup. Assisted by Jaden Henley.
- 2nd Half32-60Daemar Kelly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-60Daemar Kelly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-62Dennis Evans made Dunk. Assisted by Evan Boisdur.
- 2nd Half33-63Dusty Stromer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-64Dusty Stromer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-64Ladji Kante made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-64Jaylen Wharton made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-64Daemar Kelly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-64Daemar Kelly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-64Daemar Kelly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-67Makaih Williams made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-67Isaiah Washington made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-67Ladji Kante made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jao Ituka.
- 2nd Half44-69Wilhelm Breidenbach made Layup. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half44-71Wilhelm Breidenbach made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-71Daemar Kelly made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-72Wilhelm Breidenbach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-73Wilhelm Breidenbach made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-75Dennis Evans made Layup. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half46-77Dennis Evans made Dunk. Assisted by Jaden Henley.
- 2nd Half46-80Dusty Stromer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half47-80Hassan Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-80Hassan Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-83Nana Owusu-Anane made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dusty Stromer.
- 2nd Half49-83Makhai Valentine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-83Makhai Valentine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-83Hassan Washington made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daemar Kelly.
- 2nd Half55-83Hassan Washington made Layup. Assisted by Jao Ituka.
- 2nd Half55-84Jaden Henley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-85Jaden Henley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-85Daemar Kelly made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-86Evan Boisdur made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-88Caleb Shaw made Dunk. Assisted by Evan Boisdur.
- 2nd Half59-88Gustav Winther made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Grand Canyon Lopes, below favours Northern Illinois Huskies.
Venue
- Global Credit Union ArenaPhoenix, AZ
- Attendance7008
- OfficialsMichael Irving, Ronald Brokenbrough, Steve McJunkins
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