NCAAB · Final

East Tennessee State Defeats Tusculum 78-62 at Home

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Freedom Hall (TN)

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 78, Tusculum Pioneers 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tusculum Pioneers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat Tusculum Pioneers 78-62 at Freedom Hall (TN) on December 7, 2025.

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers secured a decisive victory over the Tusculum Pioneers, finishing the game with a score of 78-62. This win marks a continuation of East Tennessee State's strong performance this season, particularly at their home venue, Freedom Hall in Tennessee, where they have an impressive home record of 6-1. The Buccaneers have shown a solid form lately, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and a current winning streak of one. Their average scoring during this stretch has been 79.5 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 65.4 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience.

In contrast, the Tusculum Pioneers have struggled recently, suffering three consecutive losses, with their most recent defeat coming against East Tennessee State earlier in the season on November 14, 2024, where they lost 82-54. The Pioneers have not found success on the road, holding an away record of 0-3 this season. Their average scoring over the last three games has been only 61.0 points, while they have allowed a staggering 85.0 points per game, indicating significant defensive issues.

The game began with East Tennessee State establishing control early on, and they maintained their lead throughout. In the second half, the Buccaneers continued to pull away, with notable scoring plays including a jumper by Maki Johnson and a three-point jumper by J3 Swindell, which kept the momentum firmly in East Tennessee State's favor. The Pioneers attempted to rally back with scores from Milton Matthews III and Naim Ibroci, but their efforts were not enough to close the gap.

The Buccaneers' performance was characterized by efficient scoring and solid teamwork, as evidenced by assists on several key plays. The home team also capitalized on their home-court advantage, which has been a significant factor in their success this season. The market had priced East Tennessee State as a strong favorite, reflecting their dominant form and the Pioneers' struggles, with the home win probability finishing at 1.0.

Conditions during the game were favorable for basketball, allowing both teams to showcase their skills without external hindrances. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of offensive prowess from East Tennessee State, particularly in their ability to execute plays and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with East Tennessee State continuing to build on their successful season while Tusculum seeks to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.

Leaders

PointsBrayden Crump15East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsAllen Strothers5East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsJordan McCullum7East Tennessee State Buccaneers
PointsJ3 Swindell12Tusculum Pioneers
AssistsAJ Murphy3Tusculum Pioneers
ReboundsDamjan Vukčević6Tusculum Pioneers

Recent form

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W179.5 scored · 65.4 allowed per game6-1 at home

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Tusculum Pioneers

Last 3: 0-3Streak L361 scored · 85 allowed per game0-3 away

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L71-94at Charleston CougarsDec 4
L54-82at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	Tusculum Pioneers	East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Field goals	25-71	30-63
Field goal %	35	48
Three-pointers	10-35	7-24
Three-point %	29	29
Free throws	2-6	11-17
Free throw %	33	65
Rebounds	40	43
Offensive rebounds	19	13
Defensive rebounds	21	30
Assists	11	15
Steals	10	8
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	16	13
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	17	20
Fast-break points	9	13
Points in the paint	20	38
Fouls	11	11
Largest lead	1	28
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	1	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-35Wesley Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half25-36Brian Taylor II made Free Throw.
2nd Half28-36Jeremiah Wilson made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half30-36TJ Printup made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half32-36TJ Printup made Dunk.
2nd Half32-37Isaiah Sutherland made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-38Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-41Jordan McCullum made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Maki Johnson.
2nd Half32-43Jordan McCullum made Layup.
2nd Half34-43Bryce Jackson made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Wilson.
2nd Half34-46Isaiah Sutherland made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half36-46Bryce Jackson made Jumper.
2nd Half36-48Isaiah Sutherland made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half36-50Jordan McCullum made Layup. Assisted by Maki Johnson.
2nd Half36-52Brayden Crump made Layup. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half36-54Brayden Crump made Jumper.
2nd Half36-57Brayden Crump made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milton Matthews III.
2nd Half36-59Milton Matthews III made Layup.
2nd Half38-59Denaj Kimber made Jumper.
2nd Half38-61Jaylen Smith made Layup.
2nd Half38-63Isaiah Sutherland made Layup.
2nd Half40-63Reed Ownby made Layup. Assisted by Damjan Vukčević.
2nd Half40-65Brian Taylor II made Layup.
2nd Half40-67Gabe Sisk made Layup.
2nd Half42-67Malachi Hale made Layup.
2nd Half42-70Milton Matthews III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Maki Johnson.
2nd Half45-70J3 Swindell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damjan Vukčević.
2nd Half47-70J3 Swindell made Layup.
2nd Half48-70J3 Swindell made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-71Brayden Crump made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-72Brayden Crump made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-72Lorenzo Sedita made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Murphy.
2nd Half51-74Maki Johnson made Jumper.
2nd Half54-74J3 Swindell made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half54-76Milton Matthews III made Layup. Assisted by Brayden Crump.
2nd Half57-76Naim Ibroci made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Johny Mathiang.
2nd Half57-78Milton Matthews III made Jumper.
2nd Half59-78Johny Mathiang made Jumper. Assisted by AJ Murphy.
2nd Half61-78J3 Swindell made Layup.
2nd Half62-78J3 Swindell made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers, below favours Tusculum Pioneers.