North Carolina Dominates St. Bonaventure 85-70
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Suncoast Credit Union Arena
North Carolina Tar Heels 85, St. Bonaventure Bonnies 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?
North Carolina Tar Heels beat St. Bonaventure Bonnies 85-70 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on November 25, 2025.
Who was favored in St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?
North Carolina Tar Heels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
The North Carolina Tar Heels showcased their dominance with an 85-70 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena. This game highlighted the Tar Heels' impressive home record, now standing at 7-0, while the Bonnies fell to 5-2 on the season. North Carolina's victory was their sixth consecutive win and solidified their status as a formidable force early in the season.
North Carolina entered the matchup with a home record of 6-0 and a recent form that included an 8-2 record over their last ten games, averaging 81.5 points while allowing just 64.6. The Tar Heels had been particularly strong in their last five games, winning all of them with an average of 88.0 points scored and 63.2 points allowed. Their recent performances included a decisive 97-53 win against North Carolina Central and a solid 73-61 victory over Navy Midshipmen.
St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, arrived with a 5-1 record and had also won their last five games, averaging 71.6 points scored while allowing 68.3 points. Their recent victories included a notable 75-61 win against Robert Morris and an 84-80 win over Youngstown State. However, their away record of 1-2 indicated some struggles when not playing on their home court, where they had achieved a perfect 7-0 record.
In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant clash as both teams aimed to assert their dominance early in the season. The Tar Heels had shown a strong home advantage, which played a crucial role in their performance against St. Bonaventure.
Injury updates were not provided in the block, so both teams appeared to be fielding their best lineups for this game. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had North Carolina favored at -10.5 with a total set at 152.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair.
The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, and the Tar Heels capitalized on their home-court advantage. Key moments in the second half included a series of scoring plays that helped North Carolina maintain their lead. Darryl Simmons II made a jumper for St. Bonaventure, bringing the score to 63-78, but the Tar Heels responded effectively, with Luka Bogavac scoring a layup shortly after.
As the game progressed, North Carolina continued to pull away, with significant contributions from players like Isaiah Denis, who hit a three-point jumper to extend the lead to 85-68. The final score of 85-70 reflected the Tar Heels' control throughout the game, demonstrating their offensive strength and defensive resilience.
Overall, this matchup was noteworthy not only for the final score but also for the implications it has for both teams moving forward in the season. North Carolina's continued success at home and their ability to score effectively will be key as they look to maintain momentum, while St. Bonaventure will need to address their away performance as they prepare for future challenges.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNC -10.5 | 152.5 o -108 / u -112 | St. Bonaventure Bonnies +500 · North Carolina Tar Heels -700 |
Leaders
- PointsHenri Veesaar24North Carolina Tar Heels
- AssistsLuka Bogavac4North Carolina Tar Heels
- ReboundsHenri Veesaar13North Carolina Tar Heels
- PointsDarryl Simmons II22St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- AssistsDarryl Simmons II3St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- ReboundsFrank Mitchell6St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Recent form
North Carolina Tar Heels
Last 10: 8-2Streak W581.5 scored · 64.6 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W73-61vs Navy MidshipmenNov 19
- W97-53vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 15
- W89-74vs Radford HighlandersNov 12
- W87-74vs Kansas JayhawksNov 8
- W94-54vs Central Arkansas BearsNov 4
- L71-74at Duke Blue DevilsMar 14
- W68-59at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsMar 13
- W76-56vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 12
- L69-82vs Duke Blue DevilsMar 8
- W91-59at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 5
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Last 10: 8-2Streak W571.6 scored · 68.3 allowed per game1-2 away
- W75-61vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 20
- W84-80vs Youngstown State PenguinsNov 15
- W75-66vs Siena SaintsNov 13
- W89-70vs Canisius Golden GriffinsNov 8
- W69-63vs Bradley BravesNov 3
- L59-76at VCU RamsMar 14
- W64-59vs Duquesne DukesMar 13
- W64-61at Davidson WildcatsMar 8
- W73-72vs Massachusetts MinutemenMar 6
- L64-75at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 27
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | St. Bonaventure Bonnies | North Carolina Tar Heels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-70 | 28-55 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 7-17 | 8-18 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 44 |
| Free throws | 5-8 | 21-27 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 30 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-47Henri Veesaar made Dunk. Assisted by Luka Bogavac.
- 2nd Half41-47Darryl Simmons II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Frank Mitchell.
- 2nd Half41-48Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-49Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-49Amar'e Marshall made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-52Kyan Evans made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luka Bogavac.
- 2nd Half43-54Jarin Stevenson made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half43-55Henri Veesaar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-56Henri Veesaar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-57Derek Dixon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-58Derek Dixon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-58Dasonte Bowen made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-58Darryl Simmons II made Jumper. Assisted by Dasonte Bowen.
- 2nd Half47-59Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-60Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-60Daniel Egbuniwe made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darryl Simmons II.
- 2nd Half50-63Derek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Henri Veesaar.
- 2nd Half50-65Derek Dixon made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-65Frank Mitchell made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-67Henri Veesaar made Layup. Assisted by Derek Dixon.
- 2nd Half52-69Henri Veesaar made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half52-71Jarin Stevenson made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-71Dasonte Bowen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-73Henri Veesaar made Jumper. Assisted by Derek Dixon.
- 2nd Half55-73Cayden Charles made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-75Henri Veesaar made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-75Darryl Simmons II made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-75Cayden Charles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-75Cayden Charles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-75Frank Mitchell made Layup. Assisted by Darryl Simmons II.
- 2nd Half61-76Jarin Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-78Caleb Wilson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-78Darryl Simmons II made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-80Luka Bogavac made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-80Frank Mitchell made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-80Andrew Osasuyi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-82Henri Veesaar made Dunk. Assisted by Luka Bogavac.
- 2nd Half68-82Cayden Charles made Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Egbuniwe.
- 2nd Half68-85Isaiah Denis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaydon Young.
- 2nd Half70-85Daniel Egbuniwe made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours North Carolina Tar Heels, below favours St. Bonaventure Bonnies.
Venue
- Suncoast Credit Union ArenaFort Myers, FL
- Attendance3500
- OfficialsRoger Ayers, Ryan Sassano, Chase Shaw
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