NCAAB · Final

Niagara Defeats Canisius 65-56 in NCAAB Showdown

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Gallagher Center

Niagara Purple Eagles 65, Canisius Golden Griffins 56, 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 Canisius Golden Griffins vs Niagara Purple Eagles?

Niagara Purple Eagles beat Canisius Golden Griffins 65-56 at Gallagher Center on February 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Canisius Golden Griffins vs Niagara Purple Eagles?

Niagara Purple Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

The Niagara Purple Eagles secured a victory against the Canisius Golden Griffins with a final score of 65-56 in their NCAAB matchup at Gallagher Center. This win adds to Niagara's recent success against Canisius, marking their fourth consecutive victory over their rivals. The Purple Eagles now hold a 3-0 record against the Golden Griffins in their last three meetings, having previously won 59-54 on January 15, 2026, and 71-60 on February 12, 2025.

Niagara entered the game with a home record of 6-17 and had struggled in their last ten games, posting a record of 2-8 and currently on a five-game losing streak. They averaged 63.5 points scored and allowed 68.9 points during this stretch. In contrast, Canisius, with an away record of 8-16, had a slightly better record of 3-7 in their last ten games, although they were also on a seven-game losing streak, averaging 67.7 points scored and 73.0 points allowed.

The game unfolded with both teams fighting hard, but Niagara's defense proved to be the difference maker, limiting Canisius to just 56 points. Bryan Ndjonga was a standout performer for Canisius, contributing significantly with multiple scoring plays, including a three-point jumper and a dunk in the second half. However, it was not enough to overcome Niagara's efforts.

The odds for this matchup, provided by DraftKings, had Niagara favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 129.5. The market reflected a belief in a closely contested game, but Niagara's performance ultimately solidified their status as the stronger team in this rivalry.

The game conditions were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, with both teams adapting to the atmosphere of the Gallagher Center. Fans witnessed a hard-fought contest, and viewers should have noted the intensity of the rivalry, as well as the individual performances that highlighted the skills of both teams.

With this victory, Niagara improves their standing in the league, while Canisius will need to regroup after another disappointing loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NIA -2.5	129.5 o -105 / u -115	Canisius Golden Griffins +120 · Niagara Purple Eagles -142

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Leaders

PointsVice Zanki14Niagara Purple Eagles
AssistsJustin Hawkins3Niagara Purple Eagles
ReboundsJosiah Sabino8Niagara Purple Eagles
PointsBryan Ndjonga23Canisius Golden Griffins
AssistsBryan Ndjonga2Canisius Golden Griffins
ReboundsBryan Ndjonga8Canisius Golden Griffins

Recent form

Niagara Purple Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L563.5 scored · 68.9 allowed per game1-4 at home

L46-58vs Marist Red FoxesFeb 1
L79-82vs Siena SaintsJan 30
L70-71at Sacred Heart PioneersJan 24
L61-62at Fairfield StagsJan 23
L58-68vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 19
W59-54at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 15
L70-79at Manhattan JaspersJan 11
L53-71at Iona GaelsJan 10
L75-83vs Fairfield StagsJan 4
W64-61vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 2

Canisius Golden Griffins

Last 10: 3-7Streak L767.7 scored · 73 allowed per game1-3 away

L63-78vs Siena SaintsFeb 1
L86-88vs Marist Red FoxesJan 31
L55-61at Fairfield StagsJan 25
L66-69at Sacred Heart PioneersJan 23
L68-78vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 17
L54-59vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 15
L48-74at Iona GaelsJan 11
W70-64at Manhattan JaspersJan 10
W82-78vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 4
W85-81vs Fairfield StagsJan 2

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17

Box score

Stat	Canisius Golden Griffins	Niagara Purple Eagles
Field goals	22-52	25-45
Field goal %	42	56
Three-pointers	5-23	8-21
Three-point %	22	38
Free throws	7-8	7-9
Free throw %	88	78
Rebounds	22	31
Offensive rebounds	5	5
Defensive rebounds	17	26
Assists	7	15
Steals	4	4
Blocks	0	2
Turnovers	8	12
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	14
Fast-break points	2	6
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	14	10
Largest lead	0	18
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	92

How the scoring went

1st Half16-29Bryan Ndjonga makes layup
1st Half16-32Vice Zanki makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landon Williams assists)
1st Half16-34Will Shortt makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Trenton Walters assists)
1st Half18-34Brendan Oliver makes layup
1st Half19-34Brendan Oliver makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half21-34Bryan Ndjonga makes layup (Mike Evbagharu assists)
1st Half22-34Mike Evbagharu makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half23-34Mike Evbagharu makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half26-34Kahlil Singleton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chris Kumu assists)
1st Half26-36Josiah Sabino makes layup (Trenton Walters assists)
1st Half28-36Chris Kumu makes 14-foot jumper
1st Half31-36Myles Wilmoth makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryan Ndjonga assists)
1st Half31-38Will Shortt makes layup
1st Half33-38Myles Wilmoth makes 18-foot jumper (Kahlil Singleton assists)
2nd Half33-40Josiah Sabino makes layup
2nd Half33-42Will Shortt makes layup
2nd Half34-42Myles Wilmoth makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-42Myles Wilmoth makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-42Brendan Oliver makes layup
2nd Half39-42Brendan Oliver makes layup
2nd Half41-42Bryan Ndjonga makes layup
2nd Half41-45Drew Larson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landon Williams assists)
2nd Half43-45Myles Wilmoth makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half45-45Mike Evbagharu makes layup (Myles Wilmoth assists)
2nd Half45-47Justin Hawkins makes layup
2nd Half45-49Reggie Prudhomme makes layup (Justin Hawkins assists)
2nd Half45-52Vice Zanki makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josiah Sabino assists)
2nd Half45-55Vice Zanki makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josiah Sabino assists)
2nd Half45-57Justin Hawkins makes layup (Landon Williams assists)
2nd Half45-59Justin Hawkins makes layup
2nd Half45-60Josiah Sabino makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-61Josiah Sabino makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-61Bryan Ndjonga makes layup
2nd Half47-63Josiah Sabino makes layup (Justin Hawkins assists)
2nd Half49-63Bryan Ndjonga makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half49-65Justin Hawkins makes layup (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
2nd Half50-65Bryan Ndjonga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-65Bryan Ndjonga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-65Bryan Ndjonga makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half56-65Bryan Ndjonga makes 6-foot dunk

Win probability

Above the line favours Niagara Purple Eagles, below favours Canisius Golden Griffins.