Southeast Missouri State Defeats Cal Poly Mustangs 84-68
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 84, Cal Poly Mustangs 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Cal Poly Mustangs?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks beat Cal Poly Mustangs 84-68 at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on November 25, 2025.
Who was favored in Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Cal Poly Mustangs?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 84-68 at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. This game was notable not only for the final score but also for the contrasting recent forms of both teams leading up to the contest. The Mustangs entered the game with a record of 3-5, while the Redhawks were slightly behind at 2-4. Southeast Missouri State's victory improved their away record to 2-4, while Cal Poly fell to 3-6 overall.
Cal Poly's recent performance has been a mixed bag, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. However, they were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 87-93 just a day before this game. The Mustangs have averaged 83.8 points scored per game while allowing 86.0 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end. Their home record stood at 1-0 prior to this game, but they have been inconsistent, with their last five games resulting in a record of 2-3 and an average of 82.6 points scored against 86.4 allowed.
On the other hand, Southeast Missouri State has faced challenges as well, entering the game on a two-game losing streak after a heavy defeat to the Iowa Hawkeyes, where they lost 70-99. Over their last ten games, the Redhawks have recorded a 4-6 record, scoring an average of 72.1 points while allowing 73.2 points. Their away record was 1-4 before this game, and they have struggled in their last five outings, managing only one win against four losses, with an average of 76.0 points scored and 81.0 points allowed.
The matchup was also significant in terms of betting lines, with DraftKings listing Southeast Missouri State as 1.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 170.5, with the over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. The moneyline odds favored the Redhawks at -125, while the Mustangs were priced at +105.
In terms of player performances, Luke Almodovar was a standout for Southeast Missouri State, contributing significantly to the score with key plays in the second half, including a three-point jumper and a dunk. Peter Bandelj also made notable contributions with a series of free throws that kept the Redhawks ahead. The Mustangs struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half, where they were outscored significantly.
The conditions for the game were typical for a late November matchup, with both teams facing the usual challenges of early-season play. The atmosphere in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome was charged, but the home crowd could not propel the Mustangs to victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the struggles both teams have faced early in the season, with Southeast Missouri State taking advantage of their opportunities to secure a much-needed win. The Mustangs will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to improve their record moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SEMO -1.5 | 170.5 o -105 / u -115 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks -125 · Cal Poly Mustangs +105 |
Leaders
- PointsCayden Ward15Cal Poly Mustangs
- AssistsPeter Bandelj2Cal Poly Mustangs
- ReboundsPeter Bandelj7Cal Poly Mustangs
- PointsLuke Almodovar29Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- AssistsBraxton Stacker6Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- ReboundsDavid Idada6Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Recent form
Cal Poly Mustangs
Last 10: 5-5Streak L183.8 scored · 86 allowed per game1-0 at home
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- W73-71at Seattle U RedhawksNov 9
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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L272.1 scored · 73.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- L70-99at Iowa HawkeyesNov 19
- L72-84vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 15
- W87-41vs Webster GorloksNov 13
- L84-89at Missouri TigersNov 8
- L67-92at Saint Louis BillikensNov 4
- L48-69vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsMar 9
- W78-59vs Little Rock TrojansMar 8
- L58-73at Eastern Illinois PanthersMar 1
- W83-68at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 28
- W74-58vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 22
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 |
| 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 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | Cal Poly Mustangs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-68 | 16-54 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 30 |
| Three-pointers | 7-28 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 21 |
| Free throws | 15-17 | 31-37 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 25 |
| Assists | 13 | 6 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 22 |
| Fouls | 26 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-43BJ Ward made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braxton Stacker.
- 2nd Half50-43BJ Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-43BJ Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-44Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-45Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-45Marqueas Bell made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-45Luke Almodovar made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-45Luke Almodovar made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-45PJ Farmer made Layup. Assisted by Braxton Stacker.
- 2nd Half61-45Marqueas Bell made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-45Braxton Stacker made Dunk.
- 2nd Half63-46Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-47Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-47Marqueas Bell made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-50Cayden Ward made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Peter Bandelj.
- 2nd Half68-50Luke Almodovar made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braxton Stacker.
- 2nd Half69-50Luke Almodovar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-50Luke Almodovar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-52Kieran Elliott made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-53Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-54Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-55Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-56Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-56Luke Almodovar made Jumper.
- 2nd Half73-56Luke Almodovar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-58Cayden Ward made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-58Blaize Sagna made Layup. Assisted by Luke Almodovar.
- 2nd Half76-58Blaize Sagna made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-59Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-60Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-61Ali Assran made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-62Ali Assran made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-64Peter Bandelj made Layup.
- 2nd Half79-64Luke Almodovar made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqueas Bell.
- 2nd Half81-64Luke Almodovar made Dunk.
- 2nd Half81-65Peter Bandelj made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-66Peter Bandelj made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-67Peter Bandelj made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-67Braxton Stacker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by BJ Ward.
- 2nd Half84-68Cayden Ward made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Cal Poly Mustangs, below favours Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
Venue
- J. Lawrence Walkup SkydomeFlagstaff, AZ
- Attendance86
- OfficialsNate Melson, Cody Crum, Bob Franklin
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