NCAAB · Final

SIU Edwardsville Defeats North Florida 72-63

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · UNF Arena

SIU Edwardsville Cougars 72, North Florida Ospreys 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs North Florida Ospreys?

SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat North Florida Ospreys 72-63 at UNF Arena on December 2, 2025.

In a competitive matchup, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars triumphed over the North Florida Ospreys with a final score of 72-63 at UNF Arena. This victory adds to the Cougars' solid away record, improving it to 4-2, while the Ospreys continue to struggle at home, now standing at 1-4 in their home games this season.

The Cougars entered this game with a record of 6-3, showcasing a recent form that included a 6-4 record over their last ten games. Despite a recent loss in their last outing against Eastern Illinois, where they fell 71-77, SIU Edwardsville had previously secured wins against teams like the Eastern Illinois Panthers and Western Illinois Leathernecks. Their scoring average over the last ten games was 67.7 points, while they allowed an average of 63.2 points, indicating a strong defensive presence.

On the other hand, the North Florida Ospreys have faced difficulties, now holding a 2-8 record in their last ten games. Their recent form has been particularly troubling, with a streak of two consecutive losses. The Ospreys lost to West Georgia Wolves 85-93 and Jacksonville Dolphins 61-85 prior to this game. They averaged 75.3 points scored but struggled defensively, allowing an average of 81.8 points per game.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, this game marked the third meeting between the two teams, with the record now standing at 1-1. The previous encounter earlier in the season saw the Ospreys win 78-73, but they were unable to replicate that success in this matchup.

Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team, allowing both sides to field their regular lineups. The conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for the players and fans alike.

The betting lines from DraftKings favored SIU Edwardsville with a spread of 7.5 points, reflecting the market's confidence in the Cougars to secure a win. The total points for the game were set at 153.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

As the game unfolded, the Cougars took control in the second half, with key contributions from players like Ring Malith, who consistently found ways to score, including multiple free throws that solidified their lead. The Ospreys struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in their efforts to mount a comeback.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with SIU Edwardsville continuing to build on their positive momentum while North Florida seeks to address their ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SIUE -7.5	153.5 o -105 / u -115	SIU Edwardsville Cougars — · North Florida Ospreys —

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Leaders

PointsKamrin Oriol16North Florida Ospreys
AssistsKent Jackson4North Florida Ospreys
ReboundsKamrin Oriol4North Florida Ospreys
PointsRing Malith31SIU Edwardsville Cougars
AssistsJack Campion5SIU Edwardsville Cougars
ReboundsRing Malith10SIU Edwardsville Cougars

Recent form

North Florida Ospreys

Last 10: 2-8Streak L275.3 scored · 81.8 allowed per game1-3 at home

L85-93at West Georgia WolvesMar 5
L61-85vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 28
W76-70vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 27
L71-76at Stetson HattersFeb 21
L76-77vs Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 20
L56-63at Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 14
L81-90at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 12
L72-91at Queens University RoyalsFeb 7
W81-73at West Georgia WolvesFeb 6
L94-100vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 31

SIU Edwardsville Cougars

Last 10: 6-4Streak L167.7 scored · 63.2 allowed per game3-2 away

L71-77vs Eastern Illinois PanthersMar 5
W77-50vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 28
W67-47vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 27
L53-80at Tennessee State TigersFeb 21
L52-62at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 20
L76-81vs UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 14
W74-56vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 13
W71-61at Little Rock TrojansFeb 7
W78-72at Lindenwood LionsFeb 4
W58-46at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
Austin Peay	22-9	+1	15-3
Central Arkansas	22-12	+1	15-3
Queens University	21-14	2	13-5
Lipscomb	19-13	3	12-6
Florida Gulf Coast	16-18	7	8-10
West Georgia	15-17	6	8-10
Bellarmine	13-19	8	7-11
Jacksonville	12-20	8	7-11
Stetson	12-21	8	7-11
Eastern Kentucky	11-21	7	7-11
North Florida	7-25	10	5-13
North Alabama	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	SIU Edwardsville Cougars	North Florida Ospreys
Field goals	26-64	23-57
Field goal %	41	40
Three-pointers	8-25	10-30
Three-point %	32	33
Free throws	12-19	7-7
Free throw %	63	100
Rebounds	41	30
Offensive rebounds	16	8
Defensive rebounds	25	22
Assists	16	11
Steals	8	4
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	10
Fast-break points	13	6
Points in the paint	30	22
Fouls	9	17
Largest lead	9	7

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-31Dalton Gayman made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-31Arnas Sakenis made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Pickett.
2nd Half34-33Kamrin Oriol made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half36-33Arnas Sakenis made Dunk. Assisted by Myles Thompson.
2nd Half38-33Ring Malith made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half38-35Devin Hines made Dunk. Assisted by Kent Jackson.
2nd Half40-35Myles Thompson made Layup. Assisted by Darrion Baker.
2nd Half40-36Kamrin Oriol made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-37Kamrin Oriol made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-39Trey Cady made Layup. Assisted by Kent Jackson.
2nd Half43-39CJ Hall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darrion Baker.
2nd Half43-42Trey Cady made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kamrin Oriol.
2nd Half46-42Ring Malith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Hall.
2nd Half46-45Trey Cady made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nestor Dyachok.
2nd Half46-46Trey Cady made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-46CJ Hall made Jumper.
2nd Half48-49BJ Plummer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mason Lee.
2nd Half49-49Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-49Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-52BJ Plummer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kamrin Oriol.
2nd Half50-55Kamrin Oriol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kent Jackson.
2nd Half51-55Myles Thompson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-55Myles Thompson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-57BJ Plummer made Layup. Assisted by Devin Hines.
2nd Half52-59BJ Plummer made Layup.
2nd Half54-59Arnas Sakenis made Dunk. Assisted by Jack Campion.
2nd Half54-61Trey Cady made Jumper.
2nd Half56-61Jack Campion made Layup.
2nd Half57-61Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-61Darrion Baker made Layup.
2nd Half62-61Jack Campion made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ring Malith.
2nd Half63-61Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-63Devin Hines made Layup.
2nd Half65-63Ring Malith made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half67-63Ring Malith made Layup. Assisted by Jack Campion.
2nd Half68-63Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-63Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-63Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-63Ring Malith made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-63Ring Malith made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Florida Ospreys, below favours SIU Edwardsville Cougars.