NCAAB · Final/OT

Colonials Edge Bulldogs in Overtime Thriller

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Knapp Center

Robert Morris Colonials 81, Drake Bulldogs 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Robert Morris Colonials vs Drake Bulldogs?

Robert Morris Colonials beat Drake Bulldogs 81-79 at Knapp Center on November 6, 2025.

In a nail-biting finish, the Robert Morris Colonials triumphed over the Drake Bulldogs with a final score of 81-79 after overtime in a closely contested game at the Knapp Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game with identical records of 1-1, making the stakes high for both sides.

The Bulldogs came into this game riding an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing their strong form with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games. They had averaged 68.1 points scored while allowing only 59.6 points per game during this stretch. Drake's recent victories included a solid 77-71 win against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks just days prior, indicating their offensive capabilities. At home, the Bulldogs had a record of 6-1, further establishing their dominance on their own court.

On the other hand, the Colonials had also shown resilience, with a 9-1 record in their last ten games, although they entered this contest following a loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes, where they fell 69-101. Robert Morris had been more prolific offensively, averaging 79.3 points scored against 73.3 points allowed. Their away record stood at 3-1, demonstrating their ability to compete on the road.

The game itself was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads throughout regulation. The Bulldogs, known for their defensive prowess, faced a tough challenge from the Colonials, who came out firing. In the overtime period, the tension escalated as both teams fought for every point. Key moments included Jaehshon Thomas making critical free throws and Isaiah Carr contributing with a dunk that briefly gave the Bulldogs the lead.

The scoring plays in overtime were particularly dramatic, with Thomas making two free throws that tied the game at 75-75. The Colonials then took the lead with a dunk from Carr, only for Darius Livingston to respond with a jumper that kept the game tied. The final moments saw Thomas again put the Bulldogs ahead with a layup, but Robert Morris's DeSean Goode's free throws brought the score to 79-79 before Livingston's decisive layup sealed the victory for the Colonials.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the provided block, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this critical matchup. The market had favored the Bulldogs, reflecting their strong home record and recent form, but the Colonials proved their mettle by overcoming the odds in a thrilling overtime finish.

Weather conditions were not detailed in the block, but the indoor setting of the Knapp Center typically provides a controlled environment conducive to high-level basketball.

As the game concluded, viewers witnessed a showcase of determination and skill from both teams, with the Colonials emerging victorious in a game that will likely be remembered for its intensity and competitive spirit.

Leaders

PointsJalen Quinn20Drake Bulldogs
AssistsJalen Quinn3Drake Bulldogs
ReboundsOkku Federiko15Drake Bulldogs
PointsNikolaos Chitikoudis18Robert Morris Colonials
AssistsRyan Prather Jr.7Robert Morris Colonials
ReboundsNikolaos Chitikoudis10Robert Morris Colonials

Recent form

Drake Bulldogs

Last 10: 9-1Streak W868.1 scored · 59.6 allowed per game6-1 at home

W77-71vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksNov 3
W63-48vs Bradley BravesMar 9
W57-50vs Belmont BruinsMar 8
W70-53vs Southern Illinois SalukisMar 7
W68-60vs Missouri State BearsMar 2
W65-61at Evansville Purple AcesFeb 27
W64-58at Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 23
W74-57vs UIC FlamesFeb 20
L59-61vs Bradley BravesFeb 16
W84-77at Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 13

Robert Morris Colonials

Last 10: 9-1Streak L179.3 scored · 73.3 allowed per game3-1 away

L69-101at Iowa HawkeyesNov 5
W89-78vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 11
W79-76vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesMar 10
W83-62vs Wright State RaidersMar 7
W82-68at IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 27
W72-59vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 23
W94-85vs Green Bay PhoenixFeb 22
W76-69vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 15
W68-59at Cleveland State VikingsFeb 13
W81-76at Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 8

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
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Robert Morris Colonials	Drake Bulldogs
Field goals	32-68	24-65
Field goal %	47	37
Three-pointers	9-26	6-23
Three-point %	35	26
Free throws	8-8	25-32
Free throw %	100	78
Rebounds	46	36
Offensive rebounds	14	14
Defensive rebounds	32	22
Assists	18	9
Steals	5	10
Blocks	4	7
Turnovers	17	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	22
Fast-break points	6	12
Points in the paint	40	36
Fouls	27	14
Largest lead	10	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-43Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-44Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-47Braden Appelhans made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Griffen Goodbary.
2nd Half50-49Jalen Quinn made Layup.
2nd Half50-50Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-52Griffen Goodbary made Dunk. Assisted by Jalen Quinn.
2nd Half52-52Josh Hill made Layup. Assisted by Cam Wilds.
2nd Half52-53Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-56Eli Shetlar made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Quinn.
2nd Half52-58Jalen Quinn made Dunk.
2nd Half54-58Cam Wilds made Jumper.
2nd Half54-60Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Jumper.
2nd Half56-60Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Prather Jr..
2nd Half57-60Ryan Prather Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-60Ryan Prather Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-60Albert Vargas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darius Livingston.
2nd Half61-61Jaehshon Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-62Jaehshon Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-62Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Layup. Assisted by Albert Vargas.
2nd Half63-63Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-64Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-65Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-66Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-66Albert Vargas made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half66-67Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-68Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-68Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Prather Jr..
OT70-68Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Jumper.
OT70-71Jalen Quinn made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andrew Alia.
OT73-71Albert Vargas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Prather Jr..
OT73-73Okku Federiko made Dunk. Assisted by Wilguens Jr. Exacte.
OT75-73Nikolaos Chitikoudis made Jumper.
OT75-74Jaehshon Thomas made Free Throw.
OT75-75Jaehshon Thomas made Free Throw.
OT75-77Isaiah Carr made Dunk. Assisted by Jaehshon Thomas.
OT77-77Darius Livingston made Jumper.
OT77-79Jaehshon Thomas made Layup.
OT78-79DeSean Goode made Free Throw.
OT79-79DeSean Goode made Free Throw.
OT81-79Darius Livingston made Layup.