NCAA Basketball Recap

December 09, 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 back to Big Dill Sports, the podcast where we dive into the latest and greatest in the world of sports. I'm your host, Dillon, and today, we're breaking down some exciting NCAA basketball action. Let's get right into it with our top games and standout performances!

Starting off in Spokane, where No. 11 Gonzaga made a statement against North Florida, crushing them 109 to 58. Gonzaga now sits at 9-1 this season, despite missing their leading scorer, Graham Ike, due to a sore ankle. Braden Huff stepped up big time with 24 points and seven rebounds. Tyon Grant-Foster wasn't far behind with 19 points, and Davis Fogle added 15. Shout-out to Coach Mark Few for hitting his 750th career win milestone—second-fastest to do so in Division I history. Talk about impressive!

Over in Chapel Hill, No. 16 North Carolina took down Georgetown 81 to 61. The Tar Heels dominated from the tip-off, taking control of the paint and outrebounding the Hoyas. Caleb Wilson shines with a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds. Henri Veesaar matched his intensity, grabbing 18 points and 15 rebounds. From the bench, Luka Bogavac and Derek Dixon each dropped 14. Tar Heels showing their depth!

In the US LBM Coast to Coast Challenge, Texas Tech stopped LSU's unbeaten streak with an 82 to 58 win. Christian Anderson was on fire, scoring 27 with eight assists and five boards. J.T. Toppin and LeJuan Watts both recorded double-doubles, adding to a dominant team performance. LSU struggled, managing only 26 percent shooting in the first half.

Nebraska continued its impressive run, stretching its win streak to 13 with a 71 to 50 victory over Creighton. Rienk Mast led the Huskers with 20 points, while Sam Hoiberg and Berke Buyuktuncel played significant roles in their commanding win. Creighton couldn't find their rhythm, shooting just over 30 percent.

In a nail-biter at Stanford, UNLV snapped a three-game losing streak with a thrilling 75 to 74 comeback victory. Freshman Emmanuel Stephen made his debut with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Kimani Hamilton hit the decisive free throw with only 3.8 seconds left. Stanford had a chance to push it to overtime but missed a last-second shot. Heart-stopping stuff!

Texas bounced back in a big way, taking down Southern 95 to 69. Sophomore Matas Vokietaitis had a career night, dropping 28 points and tying a school record by going a perfect 14-for-14 from the free-throw line. Jordan Pope, Simeon Wilcher, Camden Heide, and Dailyn Swain all contributed in double figures.

Kansas State got back on track by defeating Mississippi Valley State 108 to 49. P.J. Haggerty scored a remarkable 28 on 11-of-14 shooting, with David Castillo and Nate Johnson adding some solid numbers. Kansas State's defense was on point, leading to a steady victory.

Now, it’s time for our player spotlight, where we recognize someone who's a real 'big dill'—a big deal! Today, that honor goes to Matas Vokietaitis of Texas. His career-high 28 points and flawless free-throw shooting made him stand out this week. Matas, you’re the Big Dill of the day!

That’s a wrap, folks! Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports. Remember, whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard, there's always more basketball action to enjoy. I'm Dillon, and I'll catch you next time. Until then, keep it real and keep it sporty!

## No. 11 Gonzaga 109, North Florida 58
Gonzaga rolled past North Florida in Spokane to improve to 9–1 on the season, handing the Ospreys their fourth straight loss on the road. The Bulldogs shot 61.4 percent from the field and drained 10 of 18 three-point attempts, doing so without leading scorer Graham Ike, who sat out with left ankle soreness. Braden Huff led the way with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Tyon Grant-Foster added 19 points and Davis Fogle chipped in 15 on 7-of-10 shooting. Head coach Mark Few notched his 750th career victory—the second-fastest coach ever to reach that mark in Division I history, doing so in just 904 games ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/top-25-roundup-mark-few-earns-750th-career-win-no-11-gonzaga-routs-unf--flm-2025-12-08/?utm_source=openai)).

## No. 16 North Carolina 81, Georgetown 61
North Carolina dominated from the opening tip in Chapel Hill, posting an 81–61 nonconference victory and improving to 8–1. The Tar Heels controlled the paint, out-rebounding Georgetown 45–36 and turning a five-point halftime lead into a comfortable margin with a 12–2 run early in the second half. Caleb Wilson led the charge with a 20-point, 14-rebound double-double, and Henri Veesaar added 18 points and 15 rebounds of his own. Bench players Luka Bogavac and Derek Dixon each contributed 14 points, with Dixon drilling three triples in the second half ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/no-16-north-carolina-rides-two-double-doubles-past-georgetown--flm-2025-12-08/?utm_source=openai)).

## No. 19 Texas Tech 82, LSU 58
In the US LBM Coast to Coast Challenge at Fort Worth, Texas Tech snapped LSU’s unbeaten start, cruising to an 82–58 blowout. Christian Anderson poured in 27 points with eight assists and five rebounds, and J.T. Toppin (11 points, 15 rebounds) and LeJuan Watts (15 points, 10 rebounds) added double-doubles. The Red Raiders led by 21 at halftime after a 47-26 first half, shooting 48 percent overall and 13-of-27 from three. LSU was held to 26 percent shooting in the first half and saw only DJ Thomas Jr. (13 points) and Mike Nwoko (10 points) reach double figures ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/top-25-roundup-mark-few-earns-750th-career-win-no-11-gonzaga-routs-unf--flm-2025-12-08/?utm_source=openai)).

## Nebraska 71, Creighton 50
Nebraska extended its nation’s longest active win streak to 13 games, defeating in-state rival Creighton 71–50 in Lincoln. The Cornhuskers built a 33–19 halftime lead behind 20 points from Rienk Mast (4 of 12 FG, 3 of 5 3PT) and never looked back. Sam Hoiberg added 15 points and five assists, while Berke Buyuktuncel controlled the boards with 13 rebounds. Creighton managed just 30.8 percent shooting, including 24.2 percent from three, with Austin Swartz leading the Bluejays with a career-high 16 points ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/nebraska-stifles-creighton-extends-winning-streak--flm-2025-12-08/?utm_source=openai)).

## UNLV 75, Stanford 74
UNLV snapped a three-game skid with a thrilling 75–74 comeback win at Stanford. Freshman Emmanuel Stephen starred in his Rebels debut with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Kimani Hamilton’s go-ahead free throw with 3.8 seconds left sealed the victory. Both Hamilton and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 15 points apiece. Stanford got 18 points from Ebuka Okorie, 14 rebounds from Oskar Giltay and 13 points from Ryan Agarwal, but missed a last-second attempt that would have forced overtime ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/unlv-rallies-beat-stanford-late-free-throw--flm-2025-12-07/?utm_source=openai)).

## Texas 95, Southern 69
At the Moody Center, Texas rebounded from a tough loss with a dominant 95–69 nonconference win over Southern. Sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis posted a career-high 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting and went a perfect 14-for-14 at the line, tying the school record for most free throws without a miss. Jordan Pope added 18 points, Simeon Wilcher 14, Camden Heide 11 and Dailyn Swain 10. The Longhorns shot 56.9 percent overall and led by 19 at halftime en route to the win ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/matas-vokietaitis-sets-career-high-texas-handles-southern--flm-2025-12-09/?utm_source=openai)).

## Kansas State 108, Mississippi Valley State 49
Kansas State snapped a four-game skid in Manhattan with a 108–49 rout of MVSU. P.J. Haggerty poured in 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting (5-of-6 from three) and led the Wildcats’ 52.8 percent accuracy from deep. David Castillo contributed 19 points, Nate Johnson added 14 points with six assists and five steals, and Abdi Bashir Jr. hit five triples for 15 points. The Wildcats led 55–21 at halftime and never eased off; Michael James single-handedly paced MVSU with 23 points, as the rest of the team combined for just six made field goals ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/pj-haggerty-kansas-state-overwhelm-mississippi-valley-state--flm-2025-12-09/?utm_source=openai)).

NCAA Basketball Recap