NCAAB · Final

Houston Dominates Oakland in NCAAB Showdown

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Fertitta Center

Houston Cougars 78, Oakland Golden Grizzlies 45, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat Oakland Golden Grizzlies 78-45 at Fertitta Center on November 12, 2025.

The Houston Cougars delivered a commanding performance against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, winning decisively with a final score of 78-45. This game showcased Houston's dominance, particularly at their home venue, the Fertitta Center, where they have maintained an impressive record.

Houston entered this matchup with a perfect home record of 3-0 and an overall record of 10-0, riding a ten-game winning streak. Their recent form has been exceptional, with an average of 70.3 points scored per game and only 59.5 points allowed. In their last five games, they averaged 72.6 points while allowing just 58.2, underscoring their defensive prowess. The Cougars' previous games included victories over teams such as the Towson Tigers and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, both of which they defeated by significant margins.

In contrast, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies struggled in this contest, falling to 0-3 on the season. They have faced challenges in their recent outings, losing their last three games and averaging 80.2 points scored but allowing a concerning 82.7 points against. Their performance has been inconsistent, as evidenced by their last five games, where they managed to win only two and averaged 79.8 points scored while conceding 84.6 points.

The matchup highlighted a stark contrast in home and away performance. Houston has been formidable at home, boasting an 8-0 record, while Oakland has struggled on the road with a 2-5 away record. This disparity was evident throughout the game, as Houston controlled the pace and rhythm, limiting Oakland's scoring opportunities.

In terms of previous meetings, this contest marked another chapter in the ongoing rivalry, with Houston continuing to assert its dominance. The Cougars' ability to stifle their opponents has been a hallmark of their recent success, and this game was no exception.

Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed for a full-strength contest. Houston's depth and talent were on full display, contributing to their overwhelming victory.

The betting market had heavily favored Houston, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure a win against an Oakland team struggling to find its footing.

Conditions for the game were optimal, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported, allowing both teams to compete at their best.

Viewers watching the game noted Houston's strong defensive strategies and efficient scoring, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control and extended their lead. Scoring plays included several free throws made by players like Brody Robinson and Isiah Harwell, showcasing Houston's ability to capitalize on opportunities at the charity stripe.

Overall, this matchup served as a testament to Houston's strength in the NCAAB landscape, while Oakland will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.

Leaders

PointsKingston Flemings19Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings9Houston Cougars
ReboundsRamon Walker Jr.6Houston Cougars
PointsIsaac Garrett20Oakland Golden Grizzlies
AssistsBrody Robinson3Oakland Golden Grizzlies
ReboundsIsaac Garrett7Oakland Golden Grizzlies

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1070.3 scored · 59.5 allowed per game8-0 at home

W65-48vs Towson TigersNov 8
W75-57vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 4
W72-64vs Arizona WildcatsMar 15
W74-54vs BYU CougarsMar 14
W77-68vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 13
W65-61at Baylor BearsMar 9
W65-59vs Kansas JayhawksMar 4
W73-64vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 1
W69-61at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 25
W68-59vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 22

Oakland Golden Grizzlies

Last 10: 5-5Streak L380.2 scored · 82.7 allowed per game2-5 away

L77-87at Purdue BoilermakersNov 8
L78-121at Michigan WolverinesNov 4
L76-79at Robert Morris ColonialsMar 10
W72-64at Milwaukee PanthersMar 7
W96-72vs Green Bay PhoenixMar 5
W87-84at Green Bay PhoenixMar 2
L66-71at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 28
W91-86vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 23
L66-80at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 22
W93-83vs Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 16

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
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Oakland Golden Grizzlies	Houston Cougars
Field goals	16-51	32-71
Field goal %	31	45
Three-pointers	3-13	9-31
Three-point %	23	29
Free throws	10-15	5-8
Free throw %	67	63
Rebounds	32	46
Offensive rebounds	10	18
Defensive rebounds	22	28
Assists	6	20
Steals	3	9
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	13	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	12
Fast-break points	2	17
Points in the paint	20	40
Fouls	12	17
Largest lead	0	40

How the scoring went

1st Half15-33Brett White II made Free Throw.
1st Half17-33Isaac Garrett made Layup.
1st Half17-35Mercy Miller made Jumper. Assisted by Ramon Walker Jr..
1st Half17-36Kingston Flemings made Free Throw.
1st Half17-37Kingston Flemings made Free Throw.
1st Half17-39Emanuel Sharp made Layup.
2nd Half20-39Nassim Mashhour made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ziare Wells.
2nd Half20-41Chris Cenac Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Joseph Tugler.
2nd Half20-43Kingston Flemings made Layup.
2nd Half22-43Tuburu Naivalurua made Jumper.
2nd Half22-46Emanuel Sharp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half22-48Chris Cenac Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half24-48Tuburu Naivalurua made Jumper.
2nd Half24-50Kingston Flemings made Layup. Assisted by Emanuel Sharp.
2nd Half24-52Emanuel Sharp made Layup. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half26-52Isaac Garrett made Layup.
2nd Half26-54Chris Cenac Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Emanuel Sharp.
2nd Half26-57Emanuel Sharp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milos Uzan.
2nd Half26-59Isiah Harwell made Layup.
2nd Half26-62Isiah Harwell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half29-62Nassim Mashhour made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tuburu Naivalurua.
2nd Half29-64Joseph Tugler made Dunk. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half31-64Isaac Garrett made Layup.
2nd Half31-66Joseph Tugler made Dunk.
2nd Half31-68Isiah Harwell made Dunk. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half33-68Tuburu Naivalurua made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Garrett.
2nd Half33-70Kingston Flemings made Layup.
2nd Half33-72Kingston Flemings made Dunk.
2nd Half36-72Nassim Mashhour made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
2nd Half36-74Kordel Jefferson made Jumper.
2nd Half36-76Kordel Jefferson made Jumper.
2nd Half37-76Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-76Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-76Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-77Isiah Harwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-78Isiah Harwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-78Isaac Garrett made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-78Isaac Garrett made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-78Isaac Garrett made Layup.
2nd Half45-78Ziare Wells made Layup.