NCAAB · Final

VMI Keydets Edge Southern Indiana in Close Contest

Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Liberty Arena (IN)

VMI Keydets 78, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won VMI Keydets vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?

VMI Keydets beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 78-74 at Liberty Arena (IN) on November 7, 2025.

In a closely contested matchup, the VMI Keydets narrowly defeated the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 78-74. This game took place at Liberty Arena in Indiana, showcasing the Keydets' strong start to the season, improving their record to 3-0, while the Screaming Eagles fell to 0-3.

The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles have struggled in their recent performances, holding a record of 1-9 over their last ten games, with a current losing streak of three games. Their scoring average during this stretch has been 66.1 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 77.1 points to their opponents. In their last outing, they faced the Butler Bulldogs, suffering a significant defeat with a score of 58-88. This game was part of a series of losses that included games against Tennessee State and UT Martin, where they also fell short.

On the other hand, the VMI Keydets have shown better form, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently riding a one-game winning streak. They have averaged 72.5 points scored per game and allowed 75.6 points during this stretch. Their most recent victory came against Johnson & Wales-Charlotte, where they dominated with a score of 122-58. This performance has set a positive tone for their early season.

When considering home and away records, Southern Indiana has struggled at home with a record of 1-4, while VMI has balanced their away record at 2-3. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with VMI capitalizing on their momentum and Southern Indiana continuing to seek answers for their early-season woes.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical data, but the current form suggests that VMI entered this game with a stronger psychological advantage. Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters for this game.

The betting market reflected VMI's favorable position, with the home win probability for Southern Indiana listed at 0.0, indicating that the odds heavily favored the Keydets. This aligns with their performance thus far in the season and the Eagles' ongoing struggles.

Throughout the game, viewers witnessed key moments that defined the outcome. Ismail Habib was instrumental for VMI, making critical free throws in the second half that helped secure the victory. His performance included multiple free throws that extended their lead, demonstrating his composure under pressure. Additionally, TJ Johnson and Mario Tatum Jr. contributed to the scoring with crucial free throws late in the game, sealing the deal for the Keydets.

Overall, this matchup served as a showcase of two teams at different stages of their seasons. VMI's ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain composure in tight situations contrasted sharply with Southern Indiana's ongoing struggles to find their rhythm. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with VMI aiming to continue their winning ways and Southern Indiana seeking to turn their fortunes around.

Leaders

PointsIsmail Habib26Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
AssistsKaden Brown6Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
ReboundsOla Ajiboye11Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
PointsTJ Johnson32VMI Keydets
AssistsAJ Clark6VMI Keydets
ReboundsTJ Johnson14VMI Keydets

Recent form

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

Last 10: 1-9Streak L366.1 scored · 77.1 allowed per game1-4 at home

L58-88at Butler BulldogsNov 6
L69-74at Tennessee State TigersMar 1
L63-79at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 28
W82-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 23
L54-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 21
L78-81at Lindenwood LionsFeb 15
L62-87at Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 14
L74-79vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 9
L56-74vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 7
L65-78vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 1

VMI Keydets

Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.5 scored · 75.6 allowed per game2-3 away

W122-58vs Johnson & Wales-Charlotte JOHNSON & WALES-CHARLOTTENov 3
L65-85at Wofford TerriersMar 9
W64-57at UNC Greensboro SpartansMar 8
W73-62vs The Citadel BulldogsMar 8
L70-91vs Chattanooga MocsMar 1
L83-95vs Samford BulldogsFeb 27
L71-75at Furman PaladinsFeb 22
L43-82vs Wofford TerriersFeb 19
W80-71at Mercer BearsFeb 15
L54-80at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 13

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
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19

Box score

Stat	VMI Keydets	Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Field goals	27-71	27-74
Field goal %	38	36
Three-pointers	9-32	7-32
Three-point %	28	22
Free throws	15-22	13-17
Free throw %	68	76
Rebounds	48	49
Offensive rebounds	13	15
Defensive rebounds	35	34
Assists	15	14
Steals	8	5
Blocks	4	7
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	10
Fast-break points	13	17
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	16	17
Largest lead	5	10

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-46Linus Holmstrom made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tan Yildizoglu.
2nd Half45-48Devin Curtis made Dunk. Assisted by Kaden Brown.
2nd Half48-48Cal Liston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Johnson.
2nd Half48-50Devin Curtis made Jumper. Assisted by Cardell Bailey.
2nd Half48-52Steven Clay made Layup.
2nd Half50-52TJ Johnson made Jumper. Assisted by Tan Yildizoglu.
2nd Half50-55Kaden Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ismail Habib.
2nd Half50-58Ismail Habib made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half53-58Mario Tatum Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Clark.
2nd Half54-58TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-58TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-58TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-60Ismail Habib made Layup.
2nd Half58-60Kaden Stuckey made Layup. Assisted by TJ Johnson.
2nd Half59-60Tan Yildizoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-60Tan Yildizoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-61Cardell Bailey made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-62Cardell Bailey made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-62Jaylen Pazon made Layup.
2nd Half64-62Jaylen Pazon made Layup.
2nd Half64-64Kaden Brown made Layup.
2nd Half64-65Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-65Tan Yildizoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-65Tan Yildizoglu made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-67Cardell Bailey made Jumper. Assisted by Braxton Jones.
2nd Half66-68Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-69Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-69TJ Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half69-69Jaylen Pazon made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-69Tan Yildizoglu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Johnson.
2nd Half73-69TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-69TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-70Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-71Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-72Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-72TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-72TJ Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-74Ismail Habib made Layup.
2nd Half77-74Mario Tatum Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-74Mario Tatum Jr. made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, below favours VMI Keydets.