NCAA Basketball Recap

December 13, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

About This Episode

Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: I want the scores from yesterday’s mens NCAA college basketball games. Give me scores, highlights, and top performers.

Transcript

Welcome to Big Dill Sports, where the basketball court is always buzzing with action! I'm Dillon, your guide through the latest thrills and spills of NCAA men’s hoops. Today, we’re diving into the action from Friday, December 12, 2025, where every matchup brought us something special.

Let's tip things off with Army's nail-biter against UMBC. Ryan Curry tried to keep it close for the Retrievers, but Army's Jaxson Bell stole the show with a double-double, securing the win 63-60.

Shifting gears to Cincinnati, Xavier turned a close contest with Missouri State into a blowout. They were unstoppable in the second half, thanks to Jovan Milicevic and Filip Borovicanin, who filled the stat sheet with style as Xavier cruised 75-57.

Over in Greensboro, UNC Greensboro dominated William Peace. Justin Neely was on fire with a 24-point performance, and the Spartans didn’t lose their stride, taking it 90-62.

Queens University celebrated their first Division I win against South Carolina State. Nasir Mann was electrifying, leading all scores with 23 points and pushing Queens to a commanding 102-78 victory.

In Clarksville, Austin Peay barely edged East Tennessee State 76-75. Zyree Collins was clutch, especially with his late free throws, securing this tight win for the Governors.

A dominant Texas A&M-Corpus Christi squad soared past Dallas Christian 108-55, thanks to a standout performance from Daniel Michelini-Jackson off the bench.

Meanwhile, McNeese stamped their authority over East Texas A&M with a solid 102-66 win, powered by Tyshawn Archie’s 24 points.

California Baptist's Dominique Daniels Jr. was unstoppable, torching Eastern Washington for 34 points with snazzy 3-pointers and aggressive play on both ends, earning an 88-83 victory.

Let's save some love for our 'Big Dill' player of the day. This accolade goes to Dominique Daniels Jr. for his phenomenal performance in leading California Baptist to victory. His high-energy play and scoring prowess made him the undeniable standout.

So that's the scoop from Friday’s intense slate of games. Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports. Stay on the ball and join me next time as we break down more action-packed moments on the college court. Keep hoopin'!

Below is a summary of every Division I men’s college basketball game played on Friday, December 12, 2025. For each contest, you’ll find the final score, a brief game highlight, and the top individual performances, sourced from the Associated Press and other outlets.

1. Army 63, UMBC 60
• In Baltimore, Army used an 11-0 second-half run to break a 47-47 tie and held off UMBC down the stretch. Ryan Curry’s two late free throws made it a one-possession game but the Black Knights held on.
• Top performers: Jaxson Bell (Army) – 12 pts, 10 reb; Jacen Holloway (Army) – 12 pts (4-of-4 FT); Jorn Everson (Army) – 11 pts; DJ Armstrong Jr. (UMBC) – 14 pts; Jah’likai King (UMBC) – 11 pts; Caden Diggs (UMBC) – 10 pts, 8 reb ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cbk/jaxson-bell-scores-12-as-army-beats-umbc-6360?utm_source=openai))

2. Xavier 75, Missouri State 57
• In Cincinnati, Xavier turned a three-point halftime cushion into a runaway with a 17-0 second-half burst, limiting the Bears to two turnovers and punishing them in transition.
• Top performers: Jovan Milicevic (Xavier) – 17 pts, 7 reb; Filip Borovicanin (Xavier) – 13 pts, 11 reb, 8 ast; Tre Carroll (Xavier) – 13 pts, 7 reb; Keith Palek III (Missouri State) – 23 pts, 11 reb, 5 ast; Darrion Sutton (Missouri State) – 12 pts ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cbk/milicevic-scores-17-xavier-knocks-off-missouri-state-7557?utm_source=openai))

3. UNC Greensboro 90, William Peace 62
• Justin Neely scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Greensboro as UNCG pulled away early and never looked back, outscoring the Pacers by 25 in the second half.
• Top performers: Justin Neely (UNCG) – 24 pts, 11 reb; KJ Younger (UNCG) – 18 pts, 9 reb; Valentino Pinedo (UNCG) – 11 pts; Elijah Cathcart (William Peace) – 13 pts; Chuks Ezeonu (William Peace) – 10 pts; Tyler Whitehurst (William Peace) – 10 pts ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_WPEACE%40NCGRN?utm_source=openai))

4. Queens University 102, South Carolina State 78
• Nasir Mann poured in 23 points to lead Queens to its first D-I win of the season, fueling a 49-26 first-half advantage and key bench contributions in the second half.
• Top performers: Nasir Mann (Queens) – 23 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast; Carson Schwieger (Queens) – 17 pts, 6 reb; Yoav Berman (Queens) – 15 pts, 3 stl; Obie Bronston Jr. (SC State) – 17 pts; Chris Parker (SC State) – 10 pts, 20 reb; Jayden Johnson (SC State) – 10 pts, 11 ast ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_SCST%40QUEENC?utm_source=openai))

5. Gardner-Webb 77, Brevard 63
• Jacob Hogarth dominated with 23 points and 23 rebounds as the Runnin’ Bulldogs snapped an 11-game skid, outworking the Tornados on the boards and in the paint.
• Top performers: Jacob Hogarth (Gardner-Webb) – 23 pts, 23 reb; Spence Sims (Gardner-Webb) – 13 pts, 5 reb; Colin Hawkins (Gardner-Webb) – 12 pts; Twain Wilson (Brevard) – 12 pts; Khalil Black (Brevard) – 10 pts ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_BREVCO%40GWEBB?utm_source=openai))

6. Stonehill 101, Vermont State-Johnson 60
• Stonehill coasted behind 19 points from Hermann Koffi, hitting 50% from three in the second half and limiting the Badgers to single-digit scoring runs.
• Top performers: Hermann Koffi (Stonehill) – 19 pts (5-for-8 3-pt); Chas Stinson (Stonehill) – 15 pts, 8 reb; Raymond Espinal-Guzman (Stonehill) – 14 pts, 6 reb; Joseph Gargiulo (Vermont State-Johnson) – 15 pts; Mohammed Semega (Vermont State-Johnson) – 10 pts, 6 reb; Niv Barzilay (Vermont State-Johnson) – 10 pts ([abcnews.go.com](https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/stonehill-secures-101-60-win-vermont-state-johnson-128365827?utm_source=openai))

7. North Carolina A&T 82, Maryland-Eastern Shore 79
• Lewis Walker’s go-ahead 3-pointer at the buzzer capped a 17-point second half, lifting the Aggies after trailing by four at intermission.
• Top performers: Lewis Walker (NC A&T) – 22 pts (17-of-18 FT), including winner; Zamoku Weluche-Ume (NC A&T) – 13 pts, 9 reb; Bryson Ogletree (NC A&T) – 13 pts; Jaden Cooper (UMES) – 20 pts, 6 reb; Zion Obanla (UMES) – 18 pts; Michael Teal (UMES) – 10 pts, 8 ast ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_UMES%40NCAT?utm_source=openai))

8. Connecticut 71, Texas 63
• No. 5 UConn closed its non-conference slate by withstanding a Texas charge, with Alex Karaban’s 18 points (including a game-sealing 3) and Tarris Reed Jr.’s near triple-double proving decisive.
• Top performers: Alex Karaban (UConn) – 18 pts (8-of-14 FG), 4 reb; Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn) – 12 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast; Braylon Mullins (UConn) – 10 pts; Tramon Mark (Texas) – 15 pts; Jordan Pope (Texas) – 15 pts; Malachi Smith (UConn) – 9 ast ([nbcconnecticut.com](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/dog-house/karaban-and-reed-lift-no-5-uconn-to-71-63-win-over-texas-in-huskies-final-nonconference-game/3674695/?utm_source=openai))

9. South Dakota State 94, Dakota Wesleyan 62
• Kalen Garry’s 20 points kicked off a balanced SDSU assault, backed by Joe Sayler’s 16-point, 7-rebound, 7-assist line and Damon Wilkinson’s 15 pts on 70% shooting.
• Top performers: Kalen Garry (SDSU) – 20 pts, 5 reb; Joe Sayler (SDSU) – 16 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast; Damon Wilkinson (SDSU) – 15 pts (7-of-10 FG); Tyson Stevenson (DWU) – 14 pts, 2 stl; Easton Neuendorf (DWU) – 10 pts; Andrew Younan (DWU) – 8 pts ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_DAKWES%40SDAKST?utm_source=openai))

10. Austin Peay 76, East Tennessee State 75
• Zyree Collins poured in 25 points with 9 ast, including the decisive free throws with 1:18 remaining, lifting the Governors in Clarksville.
• Top performers: Zyree Collins (APSU) – 25 pts, 6 reb, 9 ast; Rashaud Marshall (APSU) – 17 pts; Matt Enright (APSU) – 17 pts; Brian Taylor II (ETSU) – 19 pts; Blake Barkley (ETSU) – 12 pts, 7 reb; Cam Morris III (ETSU) – 12 pts ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_ETNST%40PEAY?utm_source=openai))

11. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 108, Dallas Christian 55
• Daniel Michelini-Jackson erupted for 22 off the bench, adding 7 reb and 5 ast, while Jaden Haire shot a perfect 9-for-9 en route to 19 points.
• Top performers: Daniel Michelini-Jackson (TAMU-CC) – 22 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast; Jaden Haire (TAMU-CC) – 19 pts; Nick Lancit (Dallas Christian) – 10 pts, 3 stl; Michael McLeod (Dallas Christian) – 9 pts; D’Avian Houston (TAMU-CC) – 13 pts (vs. earlier game) ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_DALCHR%40TXAMCC?utm_source=openai))

12. McNeese 102, East Texas A&M 66
• Tyshawn Archie’s 24 bench points and the Cowboys’ 13 three-pointers powered McNeese to a decisive Southland win in Lake Charles.
• Top performers: Tyshawn Archie (McNeese) – 24 pts, 3 stl; Larry Johnson (McNeese) – 17 pts, 8 reb; DJ Richards Jr. (McNeese) – 16 pts; Noah Pagotto (ETAM) – 18 pts, 2 blk ([mrt.com](https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/tyshawn-archie-s-24-lead-mcneese-past-east-texas-21240186.php?utm_source=openai))

13. California Baptist 88, Eastern Washington 83
• Dominique Daniels Jr. torched EWU for 34 points and 3 stl, outdueling Isaiah Moses’s 23-point effort in Cheney.
• Top performers: Dominique Daniels Jr. (CBU) – 34 pts, 3 stl; Martel Williams (CBU) – 23 pts; Devon Malcolm (CBU) – 10 pts; Isaiah Moses (EWU) – 23 pts, 6 ast; Kiree Huie (EWU) – 18 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk; Alton Hamilton IV (EWU) – 18 pts ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251212_CALBPTST%40EWASH?utm_source=openai))

These results offer a comprehensive overview of the key performances and storylines from every Division I men’s college basketball game on December 12, 2025.

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