Green Bay Phoenix Defeat UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 67-64
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Kress Center
Green Bay Phoenix 67, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Green Bay Phoenix?
Green Bay Phoenix beat UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 67-64 at Kress Center on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Green Bay Phoenix?
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Green Bay Phoenix secured a narrow victory over the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, finishing the game with a score of 67-64. This win marks a significant result for Green Bay, who had previously lost to the Gauchos in their only other meeting earlier in the season, where they fell 66-83. The game took place at the Kress Center, adding to the home court advantage for the Phoenix.
Green Bay entered this game with a home record of 6-7 and had been showing some improvement, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games. Their recent form included an average of 75.1 points scored and 73.4 points allowed per game. They had a slight momentum shift, winning their last game against the IU Indianapolis Jaguars 85-75 just a week prior. In their last five games, they averaged 79.2 points scored while allowing 74.2 points, indicating a competitive edge in offensive performance.
On the other hand, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos came into the game with an away record of 8-4 and had been performing well overall, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games. Despite their strong performance earlier in the season, they faced a setback in their most recent outing, losing to the Utah Valley Wolverines 53-68. The Gauchos averaged 79.1 points scored and 73.5 points allowed over their last ten games, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
The market had set the odds for this matchup with UC Santa Barbara as 7.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -310 for the Gauchos and +250 for the Phoenix. The total points line was set at 140.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game based on both teams' offensive averages.
As the game progressed, the scoring was closely contested, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Key moments included a 20-foot jumper by Aidan Mahaney that brought the Gauchos within four points late in the second half, and crucial free throws by Preston Ruedinger that sealed the win for Green Bay. The final minutes were marked by tense plays, with Green Bay managing to hold onto their slim lead despite the Gauchos' attempts to close the gap.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, but both squads have been dealing with typical mid-season challenges. The conditions in the Kress Center were favorable for basketball, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for both teams.
Overall, this victory for Green Bay not only avenged their earlier loss to UC Santa Barbara but also showcased their ability to perform under pressure, particularly in a home environment. Fans and analysts will likely be watching how both teams adjust in their upcoming games, especially the Gauchos as they look to bounce back from this defeat.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCSB -7.5 | 140.5 o -115 / u -105 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -310 · Green Bay Phoenix +250 |
Leaders
- PointsMarcus Hall25Green Bay Phoenix
- AssistsPreston Ruedinger13Green Bay Phoenix
- ReboundsMarcus Hall5Green Bay Phoenix
- PointsAidan Mahaney18UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
- AssistsAidan Mahaney4UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
- ReboundsMarvin McGhee IV10UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Recent form
Green Bay Phoenix
Last 10: 5-5Streak W175.1 scored · 73.4 allowed per game2-1 at home
- W85-75at IU Indianapolis JaguarsDec 11
- L58-86at Wright State RaidersDec 7
- L78-80vs Robert Morris ColonialsDec 5
- W95-55vs Haskell JayhawksNov 29
- W80-75at Iona GaelsNov 24
- W79-75at Massachusetts MinutemenNov 22
- L67-73at Yale BulldogsNov 21
- L65-72at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 16
- L61-80at St. Thomas TommiesNov 14
- W83-63vs Ripon Red HawksNov 10
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Last 10: 7-3Streak L179.1 scored · 73.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L53-68at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 13
- W109-84vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 7
- W84-77vs Long Beach State BeachDec 5
- W74-71vs Seattle U RedhawksNov 29
- W72-70at Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 28
- W84-49vs Nobel KnightsNov 25
- L64-77at Nevada Wolf PackNov 22
- L74-78vs Loyola Marymount LionsNov 18
- W92-87at Sacramento State HornetsNov 12
- W85-74vs San José State SpartansNov 8
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 |
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | Green Bay Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-46 | 22-43 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 11-21 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 52 |
| Free throws | 5-7 | 12-23 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 52 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 20 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 3 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 17 |
| Assists | 12 | 18 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 22 |
| Fouls | 19 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-30Aidan Mahaney makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half22-33Keegan Van Kauwenberg makes 25-foot three point jumper (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 1st Half25-33Marvin McGhee IV makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zachiah Clark assists)
- 1st Half25-36Keegan Van Kauwenberg makes 25-foot three point jumper (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 1st Half25-39Marcus Hall makes 25-foot three point jumper (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 1st Half27-39Colin Smith makes layup (Marvin McGhee IV assists)
- 1st Half27-42Preston Ruedinger makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half30-42Zachiah Clark makes 23-foot three point jumper (CJ Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half30-43LeBron Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-43Hosana Kitenge makes layup
- 2nd Half32-44Ramel Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-44Zion Sensley makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half36-44Hosana Kitenge makes layup
- 2nd Half36-46C.J. O'Hara makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half38-46Aidan Mahaney makes layup
- 2nd Half38-47Ramel Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-48Ramel Bethea makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-48Zion Sensley makes layup
- 2nd Half40-50Marcus Hall makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half42-50Zachiah Clark makes layup
- 2nd Half42-51LeBron Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-51Aidan Mahaney makes 24-foot three point jumper (Marvin McGhee IV assists)
- 2nd Half45-52Mac Wrecke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-52Hosana Kitenge makes layup (Aidan Mahaney assists)
- 2nd Half49-52Colin Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half50-52Colin Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-54Justin Allen makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half52-54Aidan Mahaney makes layup
- 2nd Half52-57Marcus Hall makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caden Wilkins assists)
- 2nd Half52-59Justin Allen makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half52-61Caden Wilkins makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half55-61CJ Shaw makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-61Aidan Mahaney makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-63Mac Wrecke makes layup (Preston Ruedinger assists)
- 2nd Half59-63Hosana Kitenge makes layup (Marvin McGhee IV assists)
- 2nd Half62-63CJ Shaw makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aidan Mahaney assists)
- 2nd Half62-65Marcus Hall makes layup
- 2nd Half64-65Aidan Mahaney makes layup
- 2nd Half64-66Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-67Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Green Bay Phoenix, below favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos.
Venue
- Kress CenterGreen Bay, WI
- Attendance1510
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