UC San Diego Tritons Defeat Bradley Braves 87-77
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · State Farm Field House
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Who won UC San Diego Tritons vs Bradley Braves?
UC San Diego Tritons beat Bradley Braves 87-77 at State Farm Field House on November 25, 2025.
In a compelling matchup at the State Farm Field House, the UC San Diego Tritons secured an 87-77 victory over the Bradley Braves. This result is particularly noteworthy as it marks the Tritons' continued dominance, improving their record to 7-0, while the Braves fell to 3-5. The Tritons have now extended their winning streak to 11 games, showcasing their offensive prowess with an average of 80.9 points scored per game, while allowing only 63.6 points. In contrast, the Braves have struggled this season, averaging 70.3 points scored and 66.4 points allowed.
The game was tightly contested, especially in the second half, where the Tritons pulled away late. Key moments included Demarion Burch's three-point jumper that put the Tritons ahead 78-76, followed by Tom Beattie's consecutive three-pointer and layup, which extended their lead to 83-76. The Braves attempted to close the gap, but free throws from Beattie and Leo Beath sealed the game for UC San Diego.
In terms of recent form, the Braves had shown signs of improvement, winning their last game against UMass Lowell 87-77, but their overall record at home now stands at 3-4. They have struggled away from home, with a record of 1-3 in such games. The Tritons, on the other hand, have been perfect on the road, boasting a 2-0 away record and an impressive 8-0 home record.
Prior to this game, the Tritons and Braves had not faced each other recently, making this matchup particularly intriguing as both teams sought to establish their presence early in the season. The Tritons' ability to maintain their winning streak against a home team like Bradley speaks volumes about their current form.
In terms of injuries, the block does not mention any significant absences affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this encounter. The market had priced the matchup with Bradley favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings, indicating a competitive outlook for the game.
The conditions at the State Farm Field House were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams took advantage of the opportunity. The final total of 164 points exceeded the over/under line set at 145.5, reflecting the offensive capabilities displayed by both teams throughout the contest.
Viewers should have noted the Tritons' effective three-point shooting and their ability to capitalize on free throws, particularly in the closing moments of the game. The Braves, while competitive, could not match the Tritons' late-game execution, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BRAD -1.5 | 145.5 o -105 / u -115 | UC San Diego Tritons — · Bradley Braves — |
Leaders
- PointsJaquan Johnson29Bradley Braves
- AssistsJaquan Johnson6Bradley Braves
- ReboundsAJ Smith13Bradley Braves
- PointsLeo Beath26UC San Diego Tritons
- AssistsTom Beattie4UC San Diego Tritons
- ReboundsTom Beattie7UC San Diego Tritons
Recent form
Bradley Braves
Last 10: 6-4Streak W170.3 scored · 66.4 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W87-77vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 20
- L64-75at San Francisco DonsNov 16
- L67-78vs UT Martin SkyhawksNov 13
- W85-54vs Central Michigan ChippewasNov 9
- L63-69at St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 3
- L48-63at Drake BulldogsMar 9
- W70-65vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 8
- W70-62vs Murray State RacersMar 8
- W73-56vs Northern Iowa PanthersMar 2
- W76-65at Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 27
UC San Diego Tritons
Last 10: 10-0Streak W1080.9 scored · 63.6 allowed per game2-0 away
- W91-76vs Temple OwlsNov 24
- W75-67vs Idaho VandalsNov 15
- W78-73at Fresno State BulldogsNov 13
- W78-60vs Houston Christian HuskiesNov 9
- W105-73vs La Verne LeopardsNov 4
- W75-61vs UC Irvine AnteatersMar 16
- W69-51vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 15
- W68-57at UC Davis AggiesMar 9
- W70-63vs Long Beach State BeachMar 7
- W100-55vs Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 2
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | UC San Diego Tritons | Bradley Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-56 | 26-62 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 12-28 | 14-33 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 42 |
| Free throws | 23-31 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 24 |
| Assists | 14 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 18 |
| Fouls | 13 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-43Leo Beath made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-46Jaquan Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ahmet Jonovic.
- 2nd Half57-46Leo Beath made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-47AJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-48AJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-49AJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-51Demarion Burch made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-54Montana Wheeler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaquan Johnson.
- 2nd Half60-54Emanuel Prospere II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tom Beattie.
- 2nd Half61-54Aidan Burke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-54Leo Beath made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-56Corey Thomas made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half63-56Aidan Burke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-56Aidan Burke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-59Jaquan Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Timoty van der Knaap.
- 2nd Half65-59Bol Dengdit made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-59Bol Dengdit made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-61Jaquan Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-61Leo Beath made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-63Montana Wheeler made Jumper. Assisted by Corey Thomas.
- 2nd Half71-63Leo Beath made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Burke.
- 2nd Half71-64Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-65Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-65Hudson Mayes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-65Hudson Mayes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-65Hudson Mayes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-65Tom Beattie made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-68Alex Huibregtse made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaquan Johnson.
- 2nd Half76-71Jaquan Johnson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half76-72Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-73Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-73Leo Beath made Jumper.
- 2nd Half78-76Demarion Burch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaquan Johnson.
- 2nd Half81-76Tom Beattie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hudson Mayes.
- 2nd Half83-76Hudson Mayes made Layup. Assisted by Tom Beattie.
- 2nd Half84-76Tom Beattie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-76Tom Beattie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-77Jaquan Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-77Leo Beath made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-77Leo Beath made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Bradley Braves, below favours UC San Diego Tritons.
Venue
- State Farm Field HouseKissimmee, FL
- OfficialsSean Hull, A.J. Desai, Ed Corliss
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