Houston Christian Edges Southern Arkansas in Close Contest
Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Sharp Gymnasium
Houston Christian Huskies 74, Southern Arkansas Muleriders 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Arkansas Muleriders vs Houston Christian Huskies?
Houston Christian Huskies beat Southern Arkansas Muleriders 74-70 at Sharp Gymnasium on November 3, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Christian Huskies secured a narrow victory over the Southern Arkansas Muleriders with a final score of 74-70. This game, held at Sharp Gymnasium, showcased the resilience of the Huskies, who managed to overcome a three-game losing streak to improve their record to 1-0 for the season. The Muleriders, meanwhile, continue to seek their first win of the season after a challenging start.
The recent form of the Huskies has been less than stellar, with a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, including a streak of three consecutive losses leading up to this matchup. In this stretch, they averaged 61.5 points scored per game while allowing 66.4 points, indicating struggles on both ends of the court. Their last five games reflected a slight dip in performance, with an average of 58.6 points scored and 61.6 points allowed. Notably, the Huskies have a home record of 2-2, demonstrating some capability to perform well in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, the Muleriders have faced significant challenges, particularly in away games, where they have yet to secure a win, holding an away record of 0-6. Their overall performance has been marked by difficulties in scoring and defense, which has contributed to their current predicament. The Muleriders will need to regroup and find a way to convert close games into victories as the season progresses.
In terms of scoring plays during the match, the game was marked by several key moments in the second half. Notably, Greg Moore made crucial free throws that kept the Muleriders competitive, while Nehikhare Igiehon's layup, assisted by Kylin Green, brought the Huskies to a critical lead. Roderick Williams Jr. also made a significant three-point jumper, tying the game momentarily at 70-70 before Kylin Green’s subsequent free throws sealed the win for Houston Christian.
The market had priced the game with Houston Christian as a strong favorite, reflecting their home advantage and the Muleriders' struggles. The odds indicated a high probability of a Huskies win, which ultimately proved accurate as they clinched the victory.
The conditions during the game were conducive to an exciting basketball atmosphere, with both teams battling hard for every point. Fans witnessed a game filled with tension, especially in the closing minutes, as the teams exchanged leads and fought for dominance.
As the season progresses, viewers should keep an eye on how both teams adapt to their early-season challenges. Houston Christian will look to build on this victory and improve their scoring efficiency, while Southern Arkansas will aim to break their losing streak and find ways to close out games more effectively.
Leaders
- PointsKylin Green17Houston Christian Huskies
- AssistsKylin Green9Houston Christian Huskies
- ReboundsTrent Johnson7Houston Christian Huskies
- PointsGreg Moore Jr.20Southern Arkansas Muleriders
- AssistsTroy'reon Ramos4Southern Arkansas Muleriders
- ReboundsChase Jenkins8Southern Arkansas Muleriders
Recent form
Houston Christian Huskies
Last 10: 2-8Streak L361.5 scored · 66.4 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L48-62at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersMar 9
- L59-63at East Texas A&M LionsMar 4
- L56-61at Northwestern State DemonsMar 1
- W72-56vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 25
- L58-66vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 22
- L62-68at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 18
- L52-76at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 15
- L60-69vs SE Louisiana LionsFeb 11
- W81-68vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 8
- L67-75at Nicholls ColonelsFeb 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Arkansas Muleriders | Houston Christian Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-67 | 26-59 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-27 | 5-19 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 26 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 17-24 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 31 |
| Assists | 8 | 18 |
| Steals | 11 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 42 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-39Trent Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-41Mambourou Mara made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Bartley.
- 2nd Half30-44Trent Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kylin Green.
- 2nd Half30-46Nehikhare Igiehon made Jumper. Assisted by Trent Johnson.
- 2nd Half32-46Roderick Williams Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Troy'reon Ramos.
- 2nd Half33-46JaKourion Key made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-49D'Aundre Samuels made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kylin Green.
- 2nd Half35-49Roderick Williams Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-49Chase Jenkins made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half37-51Demarco Bethea made Layup. Assisted by Demari Williams.
- 2nd Half39-51Roderick Williams Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-51Nevi Tell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-51Nevi Tell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-52Ahjany Lee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-52Greg Moore made Jumper. Assisted by Chase Jenkins.
- 2nd Half43-55D'Aundre Samuels made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mambourou Mara.
- 2nd Half45-55Troy'reon Ramos made Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-55Greg Moore made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-56Nehikhare Igiehon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-57Nehikhare Igiehon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-57Greg Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Troy'reon Ramos.
- 2nd Half51-60Trent Johnson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-60Greg Moore made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-62Ryan Bartley made Layup. Assisted by Nehikhare Igiehon.
- 2nd Half56-62Troy'reon Ramos made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-64Ryan Bartley made Layup. Assisted by Nehikhare Igiehon.
- 2nd Half59-64Jair Horton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Albert Wilson III.
- 2nd Half59-66Kylin Green made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-66Troy'reon Ramos made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-66JaKourion Key made Layup. Assisted by Troy'reon Ramos.
- 2nd Half63-68Nehikhare Igiehon made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-68Greg Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-68Greg Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-68Greg Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-70Nehikhare Igiehon made Layup. Assisted by Kylin Green.
- 2nd Half70-70Roderick Williams Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Troy'reon Ramos.
- 2nd Half70-71Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-72Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-73Kylin Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-74Kylin Green made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Houston Christian Huskies, below favours Southern Arkansas Muleriders.
Venue
- Sharp GymnasiumHouston, TX
- Attendance546
- OfficialsGrady Dale, Derek Schulte, David Howard
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