NCAAB · Final

Houston Dominates Rider in 91-45 Victory

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Fertitta Center

Houston Cougars 91, Rider Broncs 45, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Rider Broncs vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat Rider Broncs 91-45 at Fertitta Center on November 20, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Houston Cougars triumphed over the Rider Broncs with a final score of 91-45 at the Fertitta Center. This victory marks Houston's tenth consecutive win, showcasing their dominance early in the season. The Cougars, now holding a perfect home record of 5-0 and an overall record of 10-0, have been particularly impressive, averaging 71.7 points scored while allowing only 59.2 points per game.

The Cougars entered the game with a strong recent form, having won their last five games with an average score of 72.6 points while allowing just 57.2 points. Their latest victory came against the Auburn Tigers, where they secured a narrow 73-72 win. This consistent performance has established them as a formidable force in the league.

In contrast, the Rider Broncs have struggled this season, holding a record of 1-4 in away games and 1-5 overall in their last six contests. They averaged 70.9 points scored but allowed a concerning 75.8 points per game. Their most recent outing resulted in a heavy defeat against the Texas Longhorns, where they lost 65-99. The Broncs' only win in the last ten games came against the Eastern Eagles, where they won decisively with a score of 86-54.

The matchup was also notable for the disparity in home and away performance. Houston has been undefeated at home with an 8-0 record, while Rider has struggled on the road, managing only one win in six attempts. This trend continued as Houston capitalized on their home-court advantage.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide details on past encounters between the two teams, but the current form of both teams suggests that Houston was favored to win decisively.

Injury reports were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this contest. This aspect can often influence the dynamics of a game, but it appears that both teams were at full strength.

The betting market reflected Houston's strong performance, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that they were heavily favored to win this matchup according to the odds provided by the market.

Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but playing at home in the Fertitta Center typically provides an advantage for the Cougars, as they are accustomed to the environment and support from local fans.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Houston's offensive prowess. Notable plays included a layup by Ramon Walker Jr. assisted by Mercy Miller, and several jump shots by Miller that contributed to the Cougars' scoring surge. The final scoring plays saw Walker Jr. and Miller continue to dominate, ensuring a comfortable victory for Houston.

The final score of 91-45 not only emphasizes Houston's strong defensive capabilities but also their ability to score effectively, making them a team to watch as the season progresses.

Leaders

PointsKingston Flemings18Houston Cougars
AssistsMilos Uzan6Houston Cougars
ReboundsJoseph Tugler9Houston Cougars
PointsCaleb Smith13Rider Broncs
AssistsZion Cruz3Rider Broncs
ReboundsCaleb Smith5Rider Broncs

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1071.7 scored · 59.2 allowed per game8-0 at home

W73-72at Auburn TigersNov 16
W78-45vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 13
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

Rider Broncs

Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.9 scored · 75.8 allowed per game1-5 away

L65-99at Texas LonghornsNov 19
W86-54vs Eastern EaglesNov 16
L53-81at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 5
L53-87at Virginia CavaliersNov 4
L64-78at Quinnipiac BobcatsMar 12
W78-76vs Siena SaintsMar 11
W77-76vs Niagara Purple EaglesMar 8
W78-50vs Canisius Golden GriffinsMar 7
W83-78at Merrimack WarriorsMar 1
L72-79at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 23

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	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	Rider Broncs	Houston Cougars
Field goals	16-52	37-66
Field goal %	31	56
Three-pointers	4-17	10-26
Three-point %	24	38
Free throws	9-9	7-7
Free throw %	100	100
Rebounds	32	33
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	20	24
Assists	8	23
Steals	5	13
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	23	7
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	33
Fast-break points	7	25
Points in the paint	20	46
Fouls	11	12
Largest lead	0	48

How the scoring went

1st Half25-42Cole McCabe made Jumper.
1st Half25-44Mercy Miller made Jumper.
1st Half25-47Chase McCarty made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Cenac Jr..
2nd Half25-49Joseph Tugler made Jumper.
2nd Half25-50Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half25-51Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half25-54Chris Cenac Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Emanuel Sharp.
2nd Half26-54Shemani Fuller made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-54Shemani Fuller made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-56Milos Uzan made Layup.
2nd Half27-57Milos Uzan made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-57Shemani Fuller made Dunk. Assisted by Devean Williams.
2nd Half29-59Joseph Tugler made Jumper.
2nd Half29-61Chris Cenac Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Emanuel Sharp.
2nd Half29-64Emanuel Sharp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milos Uzan.
2nd Half31-64Caleb Smith made Layup. Assisted by Davis Bynum.
2nd Half31-67Emanuel Sharp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milos Uzan.
2nd Half31-69Emanuel Sharp made Dunk.
2nd Half31-70Mercy Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-71Mercy Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-71Caleb Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-71Caleb Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-71Zion Cruz made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half37-71Davis Bynum made Jumper. Assisted by Devean Williams.
2nd Half37-73Joseph Tugler made Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half37-75Joseph Tugler made Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half37-77Kingston Flemings made Layup.
2nd Half39-77Zion Cruz made Jumper.
2nd Half40-77Caleb Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-77Caleb Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-79Joseph Tugler made Jumper.
2nd Half41-81Kingston Flemings made Layup.
2nd Half41-83Ramon Walker Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Mercy Miller.
2nd Half41-85Mercy Miller made Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half43-85Caleb Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half43-87Mercy Miller made Jumper.
2nd Half43-88Ramon Walker Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-89Ramon Walker Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-91Mercy Miller made Layup. Assisted by Ramon Walker Jr..
2nd Half45-91Davis Bynum made Layup.