NCAAB · Final

Stony Brook Edges Bethune-Cookman in Close Contest

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 11:00 AM ET · Ocean Center

Stony Brook Seawolves 61, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Stony Brook Seawolves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?

Stony Brook Seawolves beat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 61-54 at Ocean Center on November 25, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Stony Brook Seawolves defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a final score of 61-54 at the Ocean Center. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Stony Brook continuing its strong season while Bethune-Cookman struggled to find its rhythm.

Stony Brook entered the game with a record of 5-2, showing promise in their recent performances despite a setback in their last outing, where they lost 58-86 to the Pacific Tigers. The Seawolves had previously secured a victory against the Brown Bears, winning 80-70, and had a solid home record of 6-0. Their away performance, however, has been less impressive, with an away record of 0-4. Overall, in their last ten games, Stony Brook had a record of 6-4, averaging 71.6 points scored and allowing 68.7 points per game.

On the other hand, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats came into the game with a 2-5 record. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a last game loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins, 64-69. The Wildcats had a home record of 4-1, but struggled on the road with an away record of 1-4. In their last ten games, they maintained a record of 5-5, averaging 74.7 points scored while allowing 76.6 points per game. However, their recent streak showed a decline, as they were on a one-game losing streak.

The game itself was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the audience engaged. In the second half, Arterio Morris made a layup to bring Stony Brook ahead at 54-52. Ethan Simmon then extended the lead with a three-point jumper, assisted by Quin Gorman, making it 57-52. Although the Wildcats attempted to close the gap with free throws from Jakobi Heady, the Seawolves maintained their lead through consistent free-throw shooting from Collin O'Connor and Ethan Simmon, ultimately sealing the game at 61-54.

The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the provided facts, but it is often a critical factor in these matchups. The market had priced the game, reflecting Stony Brook’s stronger season thus far, but exact odds were not specified in the block.

Conditions during the game were not explicitly mentioned, but playing at a neutral venue like the Ocean Center often adds another layer of unpredictability to matchups. Viewers should have noted the Wildcats' struggle to score against a disciplined Stony Brook defense, as well as the Seawolves' ability to capitalize on free-throw opportunities in the closing moments of the game.

Overall, this matchup was significant not just for the win-loss records, but for the implications it holds for both teams moving forward in the season.

Leaders

PointsQuentin Heady22Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
AssistsArterio Morris3Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
ReboundsAriel Bland12Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
PointsErik Pratt14Stony Brook Seawolves
AssistsErik Pratt3Stony Brook Seawolves
ReboundsErik Pratt8Stony Brook Seawolves

Recent form

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.7 scored · 76.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

L64-69vs Jacksonville DolphinsNov 24
W76-73at Ohio BobcatsNov 20
L82-91at Dayton FlyersNov 16
W101-60vs Coastal Georgia MarinerNov 11
L61-101at Miami HurricanesNov 7
L90-95at Auburn TigersNov 4
L50-71at Jackson State TigersMar 15
W69-60vs Alcorn State BravesMar 14
W76-75vs Florida A&M RattlersMar 8
W78-71vs Grambling TigersMar 4

Stony Brook Seawolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L171.6 scored · 68.7 allowed per game0-4 away

L58-86at Pacific TigersNov 24
W80-70vs Brown BearsNov 20
L79-86at Yale BulldogsNov 15
W107-43vs St. Joseph's Long Island Golden EaglesNov 11
W71-60vs Maine Black BearsNov 8
W66-59vs Farmingdale State RamsNov 3
L76-80at Delaware Blue HensMar 7
W71-66vs Elon PhoenixMar 1
W59-56vs Hofstra PrideFeb 28
L49-81at Hampton PiratesFeb 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16

Box score

Stat	Stony Brook Seawolves	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Field goals	21-57	18-60
Field goal %	37	30
Three-pointers	9-30	2-12
Three-point %	30	17
Free throws	10-16	16-26
Free throw %	63	62
Rebounds	41	45
Offensive rebounds	15	21
Defensive rebounds	26	24
Assists	10	7
Steals	6	9
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	15
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	20	24
Fouls	16	17
Largest lead	7	11

How the scoring went

1st Half19-24Quentin Heady made Free Throw.
1st Half19-25Quentin Heady made Free Throw.
1st Half19-27Daniel Rouzan made Jumper. Assisted by Seneca Willoughby.
1st Half19-30Jordan Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quentin Heady.
2nd Half21-30Quin Gorman made Layup. Assisted by Erik Pratt.
2nd Half21-32Arterio Morris made Layup.
2nd Half23-32Collin O'Connor made Layup.
2nd Half26-32Erik Pratt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tomas Valentiny.
2nd Half26-34Arterio Morris made Layup.
2nd Half29-34Quin Gorman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rob Brown III.
2nd Half29-35Quentin Heady made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-35Erik Pratt made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half31-37Quentin Heady made Jumper.
2nd Half33-37Tomas Valentiny made Layup.
2nd Half35-37Collin O'Connor made Layup.
2nd Half35-39Quentin Heady made Layup.
2nd Half38-39Tomas Valentiny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Collin O'Connor.
2nd Half38-42Seneca Willoughby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Arterio Morris.
2nd Half40-42Collin O'Connor made Jumper.
2nd Half42-42Quin Gorman made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half42-44Quentin Heady made Layup. Assisted by Rickey Mitchell Jr..
2nd Half44-44Collin O'Connor made Layup.
2nd Half44-45Quentin Heady made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-46Arterio Morris made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-46Ethan Simmon made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-46Ethan Simmon made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-46Quin Gorman made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half48-48Quentin Heady made Layup. Assisted by Arterio Morris.
2nd Half51-48Ethan Simmon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Erik Pratt.
2nd Half51-49Jakobi Heady made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-50Jakobi Heady made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-50Ethan Simmon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Erik Pratt.
2nd Half54-52Arterio Morris made Layup.
2nd Half57-52Ethan Simmon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quin Gorman.
2nd Half57-53Jakobi Heady made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-54Jakobi Heady made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-54Collin O'Connor made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-54Collin O'Connor made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-54Ethan Simmon made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-54Ethan Simmon made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, below favours Stony Brook Seawolves.