NCAAB · Final

North Dakota Edges Winthrop in Thrilling Finish

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 90, Winthrop Eagles 88, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Winthrop Eagles vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat Winthrop Eagles 90-88 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on December 18, 2025.

Who was favored in Winthrop Eagles vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

Winthrop Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The underdog won.

In a nail-biting contest, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks triumphed over the Winthrop Eagles with a final score of 90-88 at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. This matchup showcased the Fighting Hawks' resilience, especially after a recent streak of mixed results. North Dakota entered the game with a home record of 5-9, having struggled in their last ten outings with a record of 4-6, including a recent loss to the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 66-69, just days before this game. They averaged 74.3 points scored and allowed 72.4 points per game over their last ten, indicating a competitive yet inconsistent performance.

On the other hand, the Winthrop Eagles came into the game with a better away record of 7-6 and a recent form that included a two-game winning streak. They had won six of their last ten games, averaging an impressive 89.8 points scored while allowing 74.3 points. Their recent victory against the Bob Jones Bruins, where they won 101-55, highlighted their offensive capabilities.

The game was tightly contested throughout, reflecting both teams' recent forms. North Dakota's last five games showed a record of 1-4, with an average of 68.6 points scored and 74.6 points allowed, while Winthrop's last five games boasted a record of 4-1, with an average of 98.2 points scored and 75.2 points allowed. This disparity in scoring averages set the stage for an exciting matchup, particularly as the Fighting Hawks were looking to turn their fortunes around at home.

In terms of home and away performance, North Dakota had a home record of 2-3 in their last five, while Winthrop had a mixed away record of 2-3. This game was crucial for North Dakota as they sought to improve their standing, while Winthrop aimed to maintain momentum from their recent successes.

The matchup also featured a notable injury picture, which could have impacted the game dynamics. However, the block did not provide specific details on player injuries, so the focus remained on the teams' overall performances leading into the game.

As for the betting market, DraftKings had set the odds with Winthrop favored at -12.5 on the spread, reflecting expectations of a competitive game. The total points line was set at 157.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. The moneyline showed North Dakota at +625.0, while Winthrop was heavily favored at -950.0, indicating that the market anticipated a Winthrop victory based on their recent form.

The conditions at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center were conducive to an exciting game, with both teams having their strengths on display. As the game unfolded, it became clear that each possession was critical. Key moments included Eli King making a clutch three-point jumper to give North Dakota the edge late in the second half, while Winthrop's Daylen Berry responded with a three-pointer of his own, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of the contest.

Ultimately, North Dakota's ability to execute in the final moments of the game proved decisive. The Fighting Hawks' victory not only provided a much-needed boost to their confidence but also highlighted their potential to compete against stronger opponents. As they move forward, North Dakota will look to build on this momentum, while Winthrop will need to regroup after a hard-fought loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WIN -12.5	157.5 o -105 / u -115	Winthrop Eagles -950 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks +625

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Leaders

PointsEli King25North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsGarrett Anderson3North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsGarrett Anderson9North Dakota Fighting Hawks
PointsLogan Duncomb21Winthrop Eagles
AssistsIsaiah Wilson6Winthrop Eagles
ReboundsLogan Duncomb9Winthrop Eagles

Recent form

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L174.3 scored · 72.4 allowed per game2-3 at home

L66-69vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 13
W89-43vs Crown PolarsDec 11
L75-79vs Montana GrizzliesDec 7
L58-90at Idaho VandalsDec 4
L55-92at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 29
W78-69at Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 24
L58-75vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 23
L60-75at Creighton BluejaysNov 20
W76-74at UC Riverside HighlandersNov 15
W128-58vs Mayville State CometsNov 12

Winthrop Eagles

Last 10: 6-4Streak W289.8 scored · 74.3 allowed per game2-3 away

W101-55vs Bob Jones BruinsDec 13
W111-62vs Toccoa Falls EaglesDec 9
L84-88vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 6
W94-92at Long Island University SharksDec 3
W101-79vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 29
L73-80at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 26
W80-62at Jackson State TigersNov 24
L83-84at Arkansas RazorbacksNov 19
W105-69vs Mercer BearsNov 15
L66-72at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 12

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
North Dakota State	27-8	-	14-2
St. Thomas	24-10	2	12-4
North Dakota	18-17	4	10-6
South Dakota	16-16	6	8-8
Omaha	16-17	6	8-8
Denver	15-17	7	8-8
South Dakota State	14-18	7	7-9
Oral Roberts	10-23	10	4-12
Kansas City	4-27	13	1-15

Box score

Stat	Winthrop Eagles	North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Field goals	24-46	27-62
Field goal %	52	44
Three-pointers	11-22	13-33
Three-point %	50	39
Free throws	29-43	23-32
Free throw %	67	72
Rebounds	33	38
Offensive rebounds	8	15
Defensive rebounds	25	23
Assists	18	12
Steals	2	5
Blocks	2	0
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	14
Fast-break points	5	6
Points in the paint	22	26
Fouls	26	29
Largest lead	11	5
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	48	32

How the scoring went

2nd Half62-55Eli King makes 22-foot three point jumper (Greyson Uelmen assists)
2nd Half62-56Wylee Delorme makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-56Daylen Berry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-56Daylen Berry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-57Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Eli King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-58Pharrell Boyogueno makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Wilson assists)
2nd Half67-61Eli King makes 25-foot three point jumper (Garrett Anderson assists)
2nd Half69-61Daylen Berry makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half69-64Greyson Uelmen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half70-64Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-66George Natsvlishvili makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half72-66Tommy Kamarad makes driving layup
2nd Half72-67George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-68George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-68Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-70Anthony Smith III makes layup
2nd Half76-70Daylen Berry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Logan Duncomb assists)
2nd Half76-71George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-72George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-72Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-73George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-74Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-76Anthony Smith III makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half77-77Anthony Smith III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-78Anthony Smith III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-79George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-80George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-80Kody Clouet makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half80-82Anthony Smith III makes driving layup
2nd Half81-82Logan Duncomb makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-82Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-84Eli King makes driving layup
2nd Half82-85George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-85Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-87George Natsvlishvili makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half84-87Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-87Kody Clouet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half88-87Daylen Berry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kareem Rozier assists)
2nd Half88-90Eli King makes 28-foot three point jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks, below favours Winthrop Eagles.