NCAAB · Final

East Tennessee State Defeats Northern Kentucky 75-63

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Freedom Hall (TN)

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 75, Northern Kentucky Norse 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northern Kentucky Norse vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat Northern Kentucky Norse 75-63 at Freedom Hall (TN) on November 12, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at Freedom Hall, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers secured a 75-63 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse. This game showcased the Buccaneers' strong home performance, improving their record to 3-1 for the season, while the Norse fell to 1-3. East Tennessee State's recent form has been characterized by a mixed bag of results, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, though they are currently on a one-game losing streak. Their scoring average stands at 70.8 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 64.4 points to their opponents.

The Buccaneers' home record is notably strong at 4-1, reflecting their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage. In contrast, Northern Kentucky's away record is 1-3, indicating struggles on the road. The Norse have had a more favorable overall record in recent games, boasting a 7-3 mark in their last ten outings, although they too are on a one-game losing streak. They have averaged 80.5 points scored per game and allowed 75.5 points.

In their previous meeting, East Tennessee State and Northern Kentucky faced off with the Buccaneers coming out on top, and this latest victory further solidifies their dominance in this matchup. The Buccaneers' ability to maintain their scoring while limiting their opponents' points was evident in this game, as they executed their game plan effectively.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams will have had to navigate the typical challenges of maintaining player health early in the season. The conditions during the game were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early on.

As for the betting market, the Buccaneers were favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence from the market in their ability to secure the victory. This confidence was reflected in their performance on the court.

Viewers were treated to a display of strategic play, with critical scoring plays in the second half, including multiple free throws from Brian Taylor II and Maki Johnson, which helped to solidify the Buccaneers' lead. The game featured a blend of offensive and defensive strategies that kept fans engaged until the final buzzer.

Leaders

PointsCam Morris III22East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsAllen Strothers4East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsBrian Taylor II9East Tennessee State Buccaneers
PointsDan Gherezgher24Northern Kentucky Norse
AssistsDonovan Oday4Northern Kentucky Norse
ReboundsLJ Wells7Northern Kentucky Norse

Recent form

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L170.8 scored · 64.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

L64-68at Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 8
W102-50vs Converse ValkyriesNov 5
L60-72vs Wofford TerriersMar 8
W81-66at The Citadel BulldogsMar 1
W59-58vs Mercer BearsFeb 26
W73-68at Wofford TerriersFeb 22
W65-49vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 20
L71-78at Chattanooga MocsFeb 16
L67-76at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 12
W66-59vs Samford BulldogsFeb 8

Northern Kentucky Norse

Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.5 scored · 75.5 allowed per game3-3 away

L56-95at Tennessee VolunteersNov 8
W126-69vs Cincinnati Clermont CougarsNov 4
L63-68at Cleveland State VikingsMar 7
W99-75vs Detroit Mercy TitansMar 5
W88-79vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 1
W79-74at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 28
W71-67vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 23
W80-76at Wright State RaidersFeb 22
L70-92at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 16
W73-60at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 15

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
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	Northern Kentucky Norse	East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Field goals	23-63	26-44
Field goal %	37	59
Three-pointers	7-30	4-9
Three-point %	23	44
Free throws	10-14	19-27
Free throw %	71	70
Rebounds	35	32
Offensive rebounds	15	3
Defensive rebounds	20	29
Assists	11	13
Steals	12	13
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	18	18
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	29	19
Fast-break points	31	13
Points in the paint	28	42
Fouls	22	18
Largest lead	0	15

How the scoring went

2nd Half34-38Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-40Brian Taylor II made Layup.
2nd Half34-42Maki Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half36-42Ethan Elliott made Jumper.
2nd Half36-45Brian Taylor II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Blake Barkley.
2nd Half36-47Jordan McCullum made Layup.
2nd Half39-47Dan Gherezgher made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Oday.
2nd Half39-49Jordan McCullum made Dunk. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half42-49Dan Gherezgher made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Oday.
2nd Half42-51Blake Barkley made Jumper. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
2nd Half42-52Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-53Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-53Dan Gherezgher made Layup. Assisted by Donovan Oday.
2nd Half44-55Jaylen Smith made Layup.
2nd Half47-55Kael Robinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dan Gherezgher.
2nd Half47-57Blake Barkley made Layup. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
2nd Half48-57Shawn Nelson made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-57Shawn Nelson made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-59Blake Barkley made Layup.
2nd Half49-60Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-60Kael Robinson made Layup.
2nd Half51-62Brian Taylor II made Jumper.
2nd Half51-64Brian Taylor II made Jumper.
2nd Half53-64Donovan Rakotonanahary made Dunk.
2nd Half53-66Cam Morris III made Jumper.
2nd Half53-68Cam Morris III made Dunk. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half54-68Dan Gherezgher made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-68Donovan Oday made Layup.
2nd Half58-68Tae Dozier made Layup. Assisted by Kael Robinson.
2nd Half59-68Tae Dozier made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-69Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-70Maki Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-71Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-72Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-72Donovan Rakotonanahary made Layup.
2nd Half61-73Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-74Maki Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-75Maki Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-75Dan Gherezgher made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-75Dan Gherezgher made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers, below favours Northern Kentucky Norse.