NCAAB · Final/OT

North Alabama Edges Northwestern State in Overtime Thriller

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall

North Alabama Lions 87, Northwestern State Demons 83, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northwestern State Demons vs North Alabama Lions?

North Alabama Lions beat Northwestern State Demons 87-83 at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall on November 11, 2025.

In a gripping overtime showdown at the CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall, the North Alabama Lions triumphed over the Northwestern State Demons with a final score of 87-83. This victory marks a continuation of North Alabama's solid performance early in the season, improving their record to 3-1, while Northwestern State remains winless at 0-4.

North Alabama entered the game with a strong home record of 2-1 and a recent form of 7-3 in their last ten games, showcasing an average of 78.7 points scored while allowing 72.8 points. The Lions came off a recent win against Lane College, where they secured a 90-84 victory, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Northwestern State struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-3 and a recent form of 5-5 overall, averaging 66.3 points scored and 71.7 points allowed. Their last outing resulted in a 53-80 loss to North Texas, highlighting their current difficulties.

The game itself was a tightly contested affair, with both teams exchanging leads throughout regulation. North Alabama's recent scoring prowess was evident as they managed to keep pace with Northwestern State, who had been seeking to break their losing streak. The Lions' last five games had seen them average 77.0 points scored, while Northwestern State averaged only 64.8 points in the same span, indicating a significant disparity in offensive output.

Historically, this matchup had favored Northwestern State, who won the previous meeting on November 24, 2024, with a score of 71-58. However, the Lions were determined to turn the tables in this encounter, especially playing on their home court. The game was marked by intense competition, with both teams showcasing their skills and resilience.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups in such a crucial early-season game. The conditions at the arena were conducive for basketball, with a supportive home crowd likely boosting North Alabama's performance.

The betting market reflected North Alabama's strong position, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating a clear expectation of victory against the struggling Demons, as reported by the provider. This context added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as fans and analysts alike watched to see if the Lions could live up to the expectations.

As the game progressed into overtime, the tension escalated. Key scoring plays included a layup by Canin Jefferson that put the Lions ahead, followed by a jumper from Micah Thomas to equalize the game. The back-and-forth continued with Tank Washington and Kordrick Turner exchanging baskets, but it was Donte Bacchus's free throws that ultimately sealed the victory for North Alabama.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling display of basketball, with critical moments that showcased individual talents and strategic plays. The performance of both teams in this game will be pivotal as they move forward in the season, with North Alabama looking to build on their momentum and Northwestern State searching for answers to break their losing streak.

Leaders

PointsCorneilous Williams28North Alabama Lions
AssistsDonte Bacchus4North Alabama Lions
ReboundsCorneilous Williams16North Alabama Lions
PointsMicah Thomas29Northwestern State Demons
AssistsMicah Thomas2Northwestern State Demons
ReboundsKordrick Turner6Northwestern State Demons

Recent form

North Alabama Lions

Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.7 scored · 72.8 allowed per game6-0 at home

W90-84vs Lane College DragonsNov 8
L62-86at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 6
L65-76at Lipscomb BisonsMar 9
W78-63vs Jacksonville DolphinsMar 7
W90-64vs Austin Peay GovernorsMar 4
W74-69vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 27
W93-70at Central Arkansas BearsFeb 25
L63-75at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 21
W80-62vs West Georgia WolvesFeb 19
W92-79vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 15

Northwestern State Demons

Last 10: 5-5Streak L366.3 scored · 71.7 allowed per game2-3 away

L53-80at North Texas Mean GreenNov 7
L68-98at Texas A&M AggiesNov 4
L64-83at McNeese CowboysMar 11
W66-63vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersMar 10
W73-57vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 4
W61-56vs Houston Christian HuskiesMar 1
W72-69at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 25
W73-66at LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 22
L65-75vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 18
L68-70vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Stephen F. Austin	28-6	-	20-2
McNeese	28-6	1	19-3
UT Rio Grande Valley	19-14	6	14-8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	18-15	7	13-9
LSU New Orleans	15-18	8	12-10
Nicholls	14-19	8	12-10
Houston Christian	12-20	12	8-14
Northwestern State	10-22	12	8-14
Incarnate Word	12-19	13	7-15
Lamar	12-19	13	7-15
East Texas A&M	11-21	14	6-16
SE Louisiana	9-22	14	6-16
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13

Box score

Stat	Northwestern State Demons	North Alabama Lions
Field goals	27-56	28-58
Field goal %	48	48
Three-pointers	5-15	6-17
Three-point %	33	35
Free throws	24-29	25-37
Free throw %	83	68
Rebounds	27	38
Offensive rebounds	6	14
Defensive rebounds	21	24
Assists	12	14
Steals	10	10
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	11	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	15
Fast-break points	17	14
Points in the paint	32	38
Fouls	29	20
Largest lead	2	13

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-55Chris Mubiru made Layup. Assisted by Kordrick Turner.
2nd Half52-58Kevin de Kovachich made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donte Bacchus.
2nd Half52-59Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-60Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-60Izzy Miles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Micah Thomas.
2nd Half55-63Dallas Howell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Canin Jefferson.
2nd Half57-63Kordrick Turner made Jumper.
2nd Half57-65Kevin de Kovachich made Jumper.
2nd Half59-65Izzy Miles made Jumper. Assisted by J.C. Riley Jr..
2nd Half60-65Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-65Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-65Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-66Corneilous Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-67Corneilous Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-67Izzy Miles made Layup.
2nd Half65-67Izzy Miles made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-67Izzy Miles made Layup.
2nd Half67-69Kevin de Kovachich made Layup.
2nd Half67-70Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-70Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-70Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-70Izzy Miles made Dunk.
2nd Half71-72Donte Bacchus made Layup. Assisted by Corneilous Williams.
2nd Half73-72Chris Mubiru made Layup. Assisted by Kordrick Turner.
2nd Half73-74Corneilous Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half74-74Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-74Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-75Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-77Canin Jefferson made Layup.
2nd Half77-77Izzy Miles made Jumper.
OT79-77Chris Mubiru made Dunk.
OT79-79Corneilous Williams made Two Point Tip Shot.
OT79-81Canin Jefferson made Layup.
OT81-81Micah Thomas made Jumper.
OT81-83Tank Washington made Layup. Assisted by Canin Jefferson.
OT83-83Kordrick Turner made Layup. Assisted by Micah Thomas.
OT83-84Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.
OT83-85Canin Jefferson made Free Throw.
OT83-86Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.
OT83-87Donte Bacchus made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Alabama Lions, below favours Northwestern State Demons.