NCAAB · Final

East Tennessee State Dominates UL Monroe 97-55

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Freedom Hall (TN)

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 97, UL Monroe Warhawks 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UL Monroe Warhawks vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat UL Monroe Warhawks 97-55 at Freedom Hall (TN) on November 23, 2025.

In a commanding display, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers triumphed over the UL Monroe Warhawks with a final score of 97-55 at Freedom Hall in Tennessee. This decisive victory underscores the Buccaneers' strong form, as they have now won three consecutive games and hold a record of 5-1 at home this season.

East Tennessee State has been on a roll lately, boasting an impressive 8-2 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 73.4 points per game while allowing just 63.0, showcasing a solid defensive effort alongside their offensive capabilities. Their latest victory came just a day prior against the Morehead State Eagles, where they secured a 77-62 win. In their last five games, the Buccaneers have averaged 79.2 points while allowing 63.4, indicating a strong trend of scoring while maintaining defensive pressure.

In contrast, the UL Monroe Warhawks have struggled this season, with a dismal record of 1-9 in their last ten games and a 1-6 overall record. Their performance has been marked by a scoring average of 71.0 points per game, but they have allowed a staggering 82.1 points on average, reflecting significant defensive vulnerabilities. Their last win came against the Rust Bearcats, where they won 88-55, but since then, they have lost two straight games, including a recent 66-79 defeat to the Lamar Cardinals.

The home and away records further illustrate the contrasting fortunes of the two teams. East Tennessee State has a 5-1 record at home, while UL Monroe has yet to win an away game this season, holding an 0-6 record on the road. This disparity in performance is a critical factor that played into the outcome of this matchup.

Historically, the Buccaneers have fared well against the Warhawks in previous meetings, and this game continued that trend decisively. The injury situation was not detailed in the block, but the Buccaneers' current form suggests they were operating at full strength. The Warhawks, on the other hand, have been dealing with challenges that have contributed to their struggles this season.

In terms of market expectations, the home win probability was set at 1.0, indicating that East Tennessee State was heavily favored to win this matchup according to the betting lines. This aligns with the performance seen on the court, where they dominated from start to finish.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and East Tennessee State took full advantage, particularly in the second half, where they continued to extend their lead. Key scoring plays included several layups and a three-point jumper from Isaiah Sutherland, who contributed significantly to the Buccaneers' offensive output.

Overall, the game showcased East Tennessee State's potential as a formidable contender in their league, while UL Monroe will need to reassess and regroup after this heavy defeat as they continue to seek their first away victory of the season.

Leaders

PointsJaylen Smith15East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsJaylen Smith5East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsAllen Strothers5East Tennessee State Buccaneers
PointsRenars Sondors15UL Monroe Warhawks
AssistsWiggy Ball4UL Monroe Warhawks
ReboundsLavell Brodnex5UL Monroe Warhawks

Recent form

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W373.4 scored · 63 allowed per game5-1 at home

W77-62vs Morehead State EaglesNov 22
W78-74at North Alabama LionsNov 15
W75-63vs Northern Kentucky NorseNov 13
L64-68at Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 8
W102-50vs Converse ValkyriesNov 5
L60-72vs Wofford TerriersMar 8
W81-66at The Citadel BulldogsMar 1
W59-58vs Mercer BearsFeb 26
W73-68at Wofford TerriersFeb 22
W65-49vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 20

UL Monroe Warhawks

Last 10: 1-9Streak L271 scored · 82.1 allowed per game0-6 away

L66-79vs Lamar CardinalsNov 18
L61-72at Houston Christian HuskiesNov 14
W88-55vs Rust BearcatsNov 11
L65-86at Ole Miss RebelsNov 8
L82-102at Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 4
L69-73at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsMar 5
L67-94vs Arkansas State Red WolvesMar 1
L79-85vs James Madison DukesFeb 26
L70-95at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 22
L63-80at Texas State BobcatsFeb 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Troy	22-12	-	12-6
South Alabama	21-12	1	11-7
Arkansas State	20-12	1	11-7
Texas State	19-13	1	11-7
Marshall	19-13	1	11-7
Coastal Carolina	19-13	1	11-7
App State	19-13	1	11-7
James Madison	18-15	3	9-9
Southern Miss	19-16	3	9-9
Georgia Southern	21-16	4	8-10
Old Dominion	12-21	5	7-11
Louisiana	11-22	5	7-11
Georgia State	10-22	5	7-11
UL Monroe	4-28	11	1-17
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	UL Monroe Warhawks	East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Field goals	19-57	39-66
Field goal %	33	59
Three-pointers	6-27	11-24
Three-point %	22	46
Free throws	11-14	8-10
Free throw %	79	80
Rebounds	25	42
Offensive rebounds	8	11
Defensive rebounds	17	31
Assists	12	24
Steals	6	8
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	13	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	22
Fast-break points	9	20
Points in the paint	24	54
Fouls	7	13
Largest lead	0	42

How the scoring went

1st Half29-52Jaylen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
1st Half31-52Micah Caster made Layup. Assisted by MJ Russell.
1st Half32-52Micah Caster made Free Throw.
1st Half33-52Micah Caster made Free Throw.
1st Half33-54Jaylen Smith made Layup.
2nd Half33-56Allen Strothers made Jumper.
2nd Half33-57Allen Strothers made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-57Renars Sondors made Layup. Assisted by Alex Molofeev.
2nd Half35-59Jordan McCullum made Layup. Assisted by Maki Johnson.
2nd Half35-61Allen Strothers made Jumper.
2nd Half37-61Alex Molofeev made Layup.
2nd Half37-64Maki Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half38-64Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-64Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-66Brian Taylor II made Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half39-68Brayden Crump made Layup. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
2nd Half40-68Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-68Krystian Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-70Jaylen Smith made Layup. Assisted by Brayden Crump.
2nd Half41-72Brayden Crump made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half41-75Jaylen Smith made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half43-75MJ Russell made Dunk. Assisted by Krystian Lewis.
2nd Half45-75Krystian Lewis made Layup. Assisted by Renars Sondors.
2nd Half48-75Renars Sondors made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Wiggy Ball.
2nd Half49-75Lavell Brodnex made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-75Lavell Brodnex made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-75Przemek Hartman made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-77Brayden Crump made Dunk. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
2nd Half51-79Milton Matthews III made Layup.
2nd Half51-81Brayden Crump made Dunk. Assisted by Gabe Sisk.
2nd Half54-81Renars Sondors made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Wiggy Ball.
2nd Half54-84Maki Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Sisk.
2nd Half54-86Brayden Crump made Layup.
2nd Half54-88Gabe Sisk made Layup. Assisted by Maki Johnson.
2nd Half55-88Lavell Brodnex made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-90Isaiah Sutherland made Layup. Assisted by Henry Sisemore.
2nd Half55-91Gabe Sisk made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-92Gabe Sisk made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-95Isaiah Sutherland made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Sisk.
2nd Half55-97Henry Sisemore made Jumper.

Win probability

Above the line favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers, below favours UL Monroe Warhawks.