Towson Tigers Dominate Sacred Heart Pioneers 72-47
Monday, December 22, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · SECU Arena
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Who won Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Towson Tigers?
Towson Tigers beat Sacred Heart Pioneers 72-47 at SECU Arena on December 22, 2025.
Who was favored in Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Towson Tigers?
Towson Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.
The Towson Tigers showcased a commanding performance against the Sacred Heart Pioneers, winning decisively with a final score of 72-47. This game was held at SECU Arena, where the Tigers have maintained a strong home record of 5-0 this season. The victory marks Towson's continued success, extending their winning streak to one after a recent loss and improving their overall home record to 8-5.
In their last ten games, the Tigers have recorded a 6-4 record, averaging 74.4 points scored per game while allowing 69.4 points. Their recent form has been mixed, but they have shown resilience, particularly at home. Prior to this match, Towson had secured an impressive 107-60 victory against the Notre Dame (MD) Gators, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. The last five games have seen them average 76.6 points scored and 77.2 points allowed, indicating a slight defensive struggle.
On the other hand, the Sacred Heart Pioneers entered the game with a 5-8 overall record and have struggled on the road, holding a 2-5 away record. Their recent form has seen them go 4-6 in the last ten games, averaging 75.6 points scored and 79.9 points allowed. They managed to secure a win against the Dartmouth Big Green just before facing Towson, winning 85-63, but their overall performance has been inconsistent.
Historically, this matchup has been significant for both teams, but the Tigers have had the upper hand in recent encounters. The Pioneers have faced challenges against teams with strong home court advantages, and this game was no exception. The odds set by DraftKings favored Towson heavily, with a spread of -13.5, indicating the expectation of a significant victory.
In terms of player performance, the Tigers relied on a balanced attack, with contributions from multiple players throughout the game. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted Towson's ability to maintain control, as they steadily increased their lead. Jack Doumbia Jr. played a pivotal role in the second half, making crucial free throws and a dunk that pushed the score to 70-47.
The conditions for the game were favorable, with a lively crowd at SECU Arena supporting the home team. The atmosphere was electric, contributing to the Tigers' strong performance. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive execution from Towson, coupled with a solid defensive effort that limited Sacred Heart's scoring opportunities.
As the game progressed, it became clear that Towson's strategy was effective, as they consistently outmatched the Pioneers in both offensive and defensive aspects. The Tigers' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and their recent form made them a formidable opponent.
Overall, this game served as a testament to Towson's capabilities as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Sacred Heart will look to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TOW -13.5 | 145.5 o -108 / u -112 | Sacred Heart Pioneers +800 · Towson Tigers -1350 |
Leaders
- PointsTyler Tejada22Towson Tigers
- AssistsDylan Williamson7Towson Tigers
- ReboundsJack Doumbia Jr.7Towson Tigers
- PointsAbdou Yadd16Sacred Heart Pioneers
- AssistsMekhi Conner6Sacred Heart Pioneers
- ReboundsTaj Bryant7Sacred Heart Pioneers
Recent form
Towson Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.4 scored · 69.4 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W107-60vs Notre Dame (MD) GatorsDec 19
- L49-73at Kansas JayhawksDec 17
- L61-86at UCF KnightsDec 7
- W93-80vs Cornell Big RedDec 4
- L73-87at UC San Diego TritonsNov 26
- W72-69at Liberty FlamesNov 25
- W62-55vs Rhode Island RamsNov 24
- L75-81at James Madison DukesNov 19
- W51-41vs Norfolk State SpartansNov 15
- W101-62vs Wilson WILSONNov 12
Sacred Heart Pioneers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.6 scored · 79.9 allowed per game2-5 away
- W85-63vs Dartmouth Big GreenDec 19
- L82-87at UMass Lowell River HawksDec 16
- W65-49at NJIT HighlandersDec 13
- L69-81vs Iona GaelsDec 7
- W87-80at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 4
- L59-90at Penn State Nittany LionsNov 29
- L106-108at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 25
- W79-66vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 22
- L64-81at Queens University RoyalsNov 15
- L60-94at Villanova WildcatsNov 12
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 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Sacred Heart Pioneers | Towson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-58 | 28-62 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 6-30 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 29 |
| Free throws | 1-1 | 7-12 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 28 |
| Assists | 10 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 34 |
| Fouls | 9 | 7 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 6 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half12-25Dylan Williamson makes layup (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 1st Half14-25Abdou Yadd makes 8-foot hook shot
- 1st Half14-27Tyler Coleman makes layup (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 1st Half17-27Abdou Yadd makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 1st Half17-29Tyler Tejada makes layup (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 1st Half19-29Dashon Gittens makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 1st Half19-31Tyler Tejada makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 1st Half22-31Abdou Yadd makes 23-foot three point jumper (Taj Bryant assists)
- 1st Half25-31Abdou Yadd makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 1st Half27-31Jaden Slaughter makes layup (Taj Bryant assists)
- 2nd Half27-33Tyler Tejada makes layup
- 2nd Half29-33Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes layup (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 2nd Half30-33Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half33-33Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 2nd Half35-33Jaden Slaughter makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-36Jack Doumbia Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-36Abdou Yadd makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 2nd Half38-37Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-37Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Abdou Yadd assists)
- 2nd Half41-39Dylan Williamson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half41-41Jack Doumbia Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half41-44Dylan Williamson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chike Ndefo assists)
- 2nd Half41-46Jack Doumbia Jr. makes driving layup (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 2nd Half41-48Dylan Williamson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-51Dylan Williamson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jack Doumbia Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half43-51Taj Bryant makes layup
- 2nd Half43-54Tyler Tejada makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half43-57Jaquan Womack makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half43-58Tyler Tejada makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-61Tyler Tejada makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dylan Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half45-61Taj Bryant makes layup (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 2nd Half45-63Dylan Williamson makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half45-64Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-65Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-66Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-66Jaden Slaughter makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-67Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-68Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-70Jack Doumbia Jr. makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half47-72Chike Ndefo makes layup (Jaquan Womack assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Towson Tigers, below favours Sacred Heart Pioneers.
Venue
- SECU ArenaTowson, MD
- Attendance1115
- OfficialsRobert Riley, Ryan Sassano, Joe Switzer
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