Cal Poly Mustangs Defeat Pacific Lutheran Lutes 101-79
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Mott Athletics Center
Cal Poly Mustangs 101, Pacific Lutheran Lutes 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Pacific Lutheran Lutes vs Cal Poly Mustangs?
Cal Poly Mustangs beat Pacific Lutheran Lutes 101-79 at Mott Athletics Center on November 5, 2025.
In an impressive display of offensive prowess, the Cal Poly Mustangs triumphed over the Pacific Lutheran Lutes with a final score of 101-79 at the Mott Athletics Center. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Mustangs, who had been struggling with a two-game losing streak prior to this match. The win improves their overall record to 2-1 for the season.
The Mustangs entered this game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 86.1 points scored while allowing 82.8 points. Their home record stood at 3-1, showcasing their ability to perform well on their own court. In contrast, the Lutes, who have not been as competitive, faced a tough challenge against a Mustangs team looking to regain momentum. Their recent form has not been as favorable, with the team struggling to find consistency in their play.
Cal Poly's scoring was highlighted by a series of strong performances, particularly in the second half, where they outpaced the Lutes significantly. The scoring plays included a mix of free throws and field goals, with key contributions from players like Jackson Mosley and Jason Scott. Mosley made pivotal plays, including a layup and assisting on a dunk, while Scott contributed with free throws that helped solidify the Mustangs' lead.
The Lutes, despite their loss, showed resilience throughout the game. They attempted to keep pace with the Mustangs, but ultimately fell short. Their record now reflects the challenges they faced in this matchup, as they continue to seek their first win of the season.
Conditions in the Mott Athletics Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Mustangs took full advantage of their home-court advantage. The atmosphere was electric, with fans supporting their team as they sought to break out of their recent slump.
Looking ahead, the Mustangs will aim to build on this victory, while the Lutes will need to regroup and address the issues that have plagued their early season. The betting market reflected Cal Poly's strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
Overall, this game showcased the Mustangs' offensive capabilities and highlighted the challenges faced by the Lutes as they continue their season.
Leaders
- PointsCayden Ward26Cal Poly Mustangs
- AssistsJake Davis6Cal Poly Mustangs
- ReboundsHamad Mousa12Cal Poly Mustangs
- PointsHenry Smith18Pacific Lutheran Lutes
- AssistsCharlie Kapranos4Pacific Lutheran Lutes
- ReboundsCharlie Kapranos11Pacific Lutheran Lutes
Recent form
Cal Poly Mustangs
Last 10: 6-4Streak L286.1 scored · 82.8 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L64-94at USC TrojansNov 4
- L78-96at UC Irvine AnteatersMar 15
- W96-83at UC Riverside HighlandersMar 14
- W86-76at UC Davis AggiesMar 13
- W83-69at Long Beach State BeachMar 9
- W100-61vs Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 7
- W98-72vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 1
- L77-96at UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 28
- W112-100vs UC Riverside HighlandersFeb 22
- L67-81vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | Pacific Lutheran Lutes | Cal Poly Mustangs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-74 | 32-69 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 14-42 | 10-35 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 29 |
| Free throws | 11-14 | 27-35 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 35 |
| Assists | 17 | 20 |
| Steals | 3 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 29 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 42 |
| Fouls | 22 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 24 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-64Guzman Vasilic made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-65Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-66Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-66Ben Tellez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-66Ben Tellez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-66Ben Tellez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-68Aaron Price Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half57-68Dom Perasso made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Tellez.
- 2nd Half57-69Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-70Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-70Caleb Berry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dom Perasso.
- 2nd Half60-72Hamad Mousa made Layup. Assisted by Ali Assran.
- 2nd Half63-72Ben Tellez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dom Perasso.
- 2nd Half63-74Peter Bandelj made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-74Henry Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-74Henry Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-75Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-76Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-79Hamad Mousa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Peter Bandelj.
- 2nd Half68-79Henry Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dom Perasso.
- 2nd Half69-79Charlie Kapranos made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-82Hamad Mousa made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aaron Price Jr..
- 2nd Half69-84Cayden Ward made Layup. Assisted by Jake Davis.
- 2nd Half69-85Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-86Jake Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-87Jake Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-90Cayden Ward made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Davis.
- 2nd Half69-92Austin Goode made Layup. Assisted by Cayden Ward.
- 2nd Half71-92Henry Smith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half72-92Cam Rice made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-92Cam Rice made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-92Cam Rice made Jumper.
- 2nd Half75-93Jackson Mosley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-93Mack Hepper made Jumper. Assisted by Charlie Kapranos.
- 2nd Half77-95Jackson Mosley made Layup.
- 2nd Half77-96Jason Scott made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-97Jason Scott made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-99Troy Plumtree made Dunk. Assisted by Jackson Mosley.
- 2nd Half77-101Eric Brown made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half79-101Cam Rice made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Cal Poly Mustangs, below favours Pacific Lutheran Lutes.
Venue
- Mott Athletics CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA
- Attendance709
- OfficialsMike Reed, Martin Cichocki, Matthew Ruskasin
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