Mars Hill Lions vs North Greenville Crusaders: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 14 Nov '25)

The Mars Hill Lions are set to compete against the North Greenville Crusaders in the NCAA Men's tournament on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Examining their past encounters provides some insights into how this matchup might unfold. Historically, these teams have faced each other twice recently, with each team taking one victory. The most recent encounter took place on December 31, 2022, where the Mars Hill Lions emerged victorious with a narrow 64-61 win while playing on their home court.

Analyzing the detailed statistical performance from that previous match, both teams exhibited similar inefficiencies in their shooting. Both Mars Hill Lions and North Greenville Crusaders failed to make any successful free throws or three-pointers, with each team ending at an identical 0%. On the defensive end, the numbers were equally balanced, with both teams securing zero rebounds. Turnover statistics further indicated a stalemate as both teams recorded zero turnovers. Even in terms of scoring momentum, neither team managed to line up consecutive points.

As each team approaches this face-off, their recent outings may affect their performance. The Mars Hill Lions recently faced a narrow defeat against the Wingate Bulldogs with a final score of 76-79. Contrastingly, the North Greenville Crusaders also faced a close 74-79 loss to Converse Valkyries. Despite their recent setbacks, the Mars Hill Lions hold a psychological edge, having claimed victory in their last encounter.

Based on this analysis, the previous win lends Mars Hill Lions a slight historical advantage, which could translate into a confidence boost in this upcoming match. Accordingly, the statistics suggest that there is a marginally higher likelihood for the Mars Hill Lions to secure a victory against the North Greenville Crusaders in this upcoming game.