Oakland Golden Grizzlies Defeat Lamar Cardinals 83-68
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Dahlberg Arena
Oakland Golden Grizzlies 83, Lamar Cardinals 68, 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 Lamar Cardinals?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies beat Lamar Cardinals 83-68 at Dahlberg Arena on November 24, 2025.
Who was favored in Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Lamar Cardinals?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies triumphed over the Lamar Cardinals with a final score of 83-68 at Dahlberg Arena. This victory marks a critical moment for the Golden Grizzlies, who have been struggling with a 2-5 record prior to this game, while the Cardinals held a 3-2 record. The win not only improves Oakland's standing but also highlights their offensive capabilities, as they averaged 81.8 points in their last ten games leading up to this fixture.
The Golden Grizzlies entered the game on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Eastern Michigan and UCF in their previous outings. Their performance against Lamar, however, showcased a significant improvement, as they scored 83 points, well above their recent average of 81.8. The team has demonstrated a high-scoring potential throughout the season, but their defensive struggles have been evident, allowing an average of 81.6 points per game. In contrast, the Cardinals have been more defensively sound, allowing an average of 63 points over their last ten games.
At home, the Cardinals had a record of 3-1, while the Golden Grizzlies struggled on the road with a 2-6 away record. This game was pivotal for both teams, especially for Oakland, who needed a confidence boost after a series of disappointing results. The last five games for Lamar saw them with a record of 3-2, scoring an average of 71.8 points and allowing 64.6, indicating their ability to compete defensively.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but it is clear that both teams were looking to assert their dominance in this matchup. The injury picture is not detailed in the block, suggesting that both teams may have fielded their strongest lineups.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, opened with Oakland favored by 3.5 points. The total for the game was set at 148.5, with the odds for the over at -112 and for the under at -108. This indicates expectations for a competitive game, although the final score suggests that Oakland exceeded those expectations significantly.
Conditions during the game appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Golden Grizzlies, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included a series of layups and jumpers that stretched their lead to as much as 17 points.
Overall, the game was a testament to Oakland's ability to bounce back from recent struggles, while Lamar will need to reassess their approach as they continue their season. The final score of 83-68 reflects a strong performance from the Golden Grizzlies, who will look to build on this momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OAK -3.5 | 148.5 o -112 / u -108 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies -192 · Lamar Cardinals +160 |
Leaders
- PointsAndrew Holifield15Lamar Cardinals
- AssistsCody Pennebaker5Lamar Cardinals
- ReboundsAndrew Holifield9Lamar Cardinals
- PointsTuburu Naivalurua21Oakland Golden Grizzlies
- AssistsBrody Robinson10Oakland Golden Grizzlies
- ReboundsMichael Houge8Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Recent form
Lamar Cardinals
Last 10: 6-4Streak W267.5 scored · 63 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W68-63at Montana GrizzliesNov 23
- W79-66at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 18
- L65-78at TCU Horned FrogsNov 11
- W93-53vs Texas A&M-San Antonio JaguarsNov 3
- L54-63at McNeese CowboysMar 12
- W58-55vs Nicholls ColonelsMar 12
- W65-53vs Nicholls ColonelsMar 4
- L66-68vs McNeese CowboysMar 2
- L61-73at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 25
- W66-58at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 22
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Last 10: 4-6Streak L281.8 scored · 81.6 allowed per game2-6 away
- L91-97at Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 21
- L83-87at UCF KnightsNov 18
- W113-47vs Defiance Yellow JacketsNov 15
- L45-78at Houston CougarsNov 13
- 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
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 |
| 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 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | Lamar Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-56 | 25-63 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 3-17 | 7-25 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 28 |
| Free throws | 22-32 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 23 |
| Assists | 15 | 19 |
| Steals | 10 | 2 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 22 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 24 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 30 |
| Fouls | 16 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-42King-Njhsanni Wilhite made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-43King-Njhsanni Wilhite made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-43Michael Houge made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-43Isaac Garrett made Layup. Assisted by Ziare Wells.
- 2nd Half46-44Errol White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-44Warren Marshall IV made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-44Warren Marshall IV made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-44Tuburu Naivalurua made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-44Warren Marshall IV made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-47Andrew Holifield made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Gambrell.
- 2nd Half51-48Eian Lowe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-49Eian Lowe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-49Khoi Thurmon made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half55-49Brody Robinson made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-49Brody Robinson made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-50Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-51Andrew Holifield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-51Brett White II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
- 2nd Half60-54Andrew Holifield made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cody Pennebaker.
- 2nd Half61-54Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-54Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-54Michael Houge made Layup. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
- 2nd Half66-54Michael Houge made Layup. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
- 2nd Half67-54Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-54Tuburu Naivalurua made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
- 2nd Half72-54Tuburu Naivalurua made Dunk. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
- 2nd Half72-56Andrew Holifield made Layup. Assisted by Rob Lee Jr..
- 2nd Half74-56Michael Houge made Jumper.
- 2nd Half75-56Michael Houge made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-58Rob Lee Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half75-60King-Njhsanni Wilhite made Jumper. Assisted by Errol White.
- 2nd Half75-62Rob Lee Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Errol White.
- 2nd Half75-64Errol White made Jumper. Assisted by Cody Pennebaker.
- 2nd Half77-64Isaac Garrett made Layup.
- 2nd Half79-64Michael Houge made Layup. Assisted by Brody Robinson.
- 2nd Half81-64Tuburu Naivalurua made Layup.
- 2nd Half81-66Rob Lee Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half82-66Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-66Brody Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-68Errol White made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Lamar Cardinals, below favours Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
Venue
- Dahlberg ArenaMissoula, MT
- Attendance117
- OfficialsRyan Holmes, Gene Grimshaw, Chris Hudson
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