Northwestern State Demons Defeat SE Louisiana Lions 76-68
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:30 PM ET · University Center
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Who won Northwestern State Demons vs SE Louisiana Lions?
Northwestern State Demons beat SE Louisiana Lions 76-68 at University Center on December 7, 2025.
Who was favored in Northwestern State Demons vs SE Louisiana Lions?
SE Louisiana Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The underdog won.
In a competitive matchup at the University Center, the Northwestern State Demons triumphed over the SE Louisiana Lions with a final score of 76-68. This victory is significant for the Demons, who have been struggling this season, now improving their record to 3-7 while the Lions fall to 3-7. The game showcased the Demons' resilience, particularly as they snapped a four-game losing streak, while the Lions had been on a two-game winning streak before this defeat.
The SE Louisiana Lions entered the game with a recent record of 3-7 over their last ten games, averaging 65.4 points scored and allowing 68.7 points per game. Their last five games had shown a slight improvement, with an average of 68.2 points scored and 64.6 points allowed, including a notable victory against the Navy Midshipmen just a week prior. At home, the Lions had a record of 1-1, while their away record stood at 2-6.
On the other side, the Northwestern State Demons had struggled throughout the season, holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten games with an average of 69.2 points scored but a concerning average of 82.2 points allowed. Their recent form had been particularly troubling, as they had lost their last four games. However, they had managed to secure a victory against the Ecclesia Royals earlier in the season, which had provided a glimmer of hope.
In terms of previous meetings, the teams had faced each other twice in the current season, with each team securing one win. The Lions had won the earlier matchup 65-64 on January 18, 2025, while the Demons had taken the most recent encounter on February 25, 2025, winning 72-69. This latest victory gives Northwestern State a slight edge in their head-to-head record against SE Louisiana.
The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, but the overall performance of both squads indicated that they were fielding their regular lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had set the spread at SE Louisiana -7.5, with a total of 133.5 for the game. The odds reflected a belief that the Lions would be favored to win, but the Demons' performance on the court proved otherwise.
Conditions during the game were not specified, but the atmosphere at the University Center likely played a role in the Demons' ability to secure a much-needed win. As the game progressed, the Lions struggled to maintain their momentum, allowing the Demons to pull ahead in the second half.
Key moments in the second half included several free throws made by Jeremy Elyzee and Izzy Miles for Northwestern State, which helped to extend their lead as the game drew to a close. The Demons capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, ultimately sealing the victory.
As the game concluded, the home win probability for SE Louisiana was recorded at 0.0, highlighting the Demons' control of the match in the final moments. The Lions will need to regroup and reassess their strategies moving forward, while the Demons will look to build on this victory as they aim to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SELA -7.5 | 133.5 o -115 / u -105 | Northwestern State Demons +270 · SE Louisiana Lions -340 |
Leaders
- PointsJeremy Elyzee19SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsJeremy Elyzee2SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsIsaiah Gaines7SE Louisiana Lions
- PointsMicah Thomas18Northwestern State Demons
- AssistsChris Mubiru3Northwestern State Demons
- ReboundsWillie Williams7Northwestern State Demons
Recent form
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 3-7Streak W265.4 scored · 68.7 allowed per game1-1 at home
- W69-65at Navy MidshipmenNov 29
- W76-68at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 28
- L57-70at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 27
- W71-45vs William Carey CrusadersNov 20
- L68-75at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 15
- L60-70at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 11
- L52-58at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 8
- L58-88at Ole Miss RebelsNov 4
- L67-71vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 10
- L76-77at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosMar 4
Northwestern State Demons
Last 10: 2-8Streak L469.2 scored · 82.2 allowed per game0-7 away
- L54-92at McNeese CowboysDec 6
- L73-75vs Southern JaguarsNov 29
- L72-85at Grand Canyon LopesNov 22
- L64-84at San Francisco DonsNov 19
- W95-75vs Ecclesia RoyalsNov 14
- L83-87at North Alabama LionsNov 12
- 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
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Northwestern State Demons | SE Louisiana Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-49 | 22-50 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 5-13 | 3-19 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 16 |
| Free throws | 21-27 | 21-30 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 16 |
| Assists | 9 | 9 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 36 |
| Fouls | 21 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 18 | 70 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-44Isaiah Gaines made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-45Isaiah Gaines made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-47Jalen Forrest made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-48Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-48Justin Redmond made Layup. Assisted by Chris Mubiru.
- 2nd Half43-50Jeremy Elyzee made Dunk.
- 2nd Half45-50Chris Mubiru made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-50Chris Mubiru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-52Jalen Forrest made Layup. Assisted by Peter Hemschemeier.
- 2nd Half46-53Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-53Willie Williams made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half48-54Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-54Justin Redmond made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-54Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-54Justin Redmond made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-54Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-56Jeremy Elyzee made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-56Micah Thomas made Jumper. Assisted by Izzy Miles.
- 2nd Half59-56Izzy Miles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Mubiru.
- 2nd Half59-58Jalen Forrest made Layup. Assisted by Peter Hemschemeier.
- 2nd Half60-58Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-58Justin Redmond made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-59Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-60Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-60Izzy Miles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Micah Thomas.
- 2nd Half64-62Isaiah Gaines made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Elyzee.
- 2nd Half66-62Izzy Miles made Layup. Assisted by Willie Williams.
- 2nd Half69-62Micah Thomas made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-62Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-62Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-64Isaiah Gaines made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half71-65Isaiah Gaines made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-66Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-67Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-67Micah Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-67Izzy Miles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-67Izzy Miles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-68Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-68Chris Mubiru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-68Chris Mubiru made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours SE Louisiana Lions, below favours Northwestern State Demons.
Venue
- University CenterHammond, LA
- Attendance331
- OfficialsGarrett Theriot, Jon Tjon-Joe-Pin, Kael Saloy
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