NCAAB · Final

Fairfield Stags Edge Quinnipiac Bobcats in Thrilling Finish

Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · M&T Bank Arena

Fairfield Stags 85, Quinnipiac Bobcats 79, 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 Fairfield Stags vs Quinnipiac Bobcats?

Fairfield Stags beat Quinnipiac Bobcats 85-79 at M&T Bank Arena on February 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Fairfield Stags vs Quinnipiac Bobcats?

Quinnipiac Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Fairfield Stags triumphed over the Quinnipiac Bobcats with a final score of 85-79 at M&T Bank Arena. This victory marks a significant moment for Fairfield, as they improve their record to 19-11, while Quinnipiac falls to 18-12. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 18-11, making the stakes high for this encounter.

Quinnipiac had been struggling recently, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of one. They averaged 72.7 points scored per game while allowing 70.4 points. In their last five games, their scoring average dipped to 65.2 points, with an average of 59.6 points allowed. Their home record in the last ten games stood at 3-2, indicating they were not invincible on their own court.

On the other hand, Fairfield also boasted a 6-4 record in their last ten games but was on a one-game winning streak heading into this match. They averaged 71.0 points scored and allowed 72.3 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 74.4 points while conceding 74.0 points. Their away record in the last ten games was 2-3, showing they had faced challenges on the road.

The two teams had met previously in the same season, with Quinnipiac winning their last encounter on February 1, 2026, with a score of 72-65. Overall, Quinnipiac had a slight edge in their head-to-head record against Fairfield, leading 2-1 over the last two seasons.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is always a factor that can affect a team's performance. The conditions during the game were not detailed, but the atmosphere at M&T Bank Arena likely contributed to the intensity of the matchup.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Quinnipiac favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Quinnipiac's ability to perform well at home, despite their recent struggles.

As the game unfolded, the Stags showcased their resilience and ability to capitalize on critical moments. Key scoring plays included Eric Mejia making crucial free throws and Braden Sparks contributing significantly from the line. The final moments saw Keith McKnight making a driving layup, which underscored Fairfield's determination to secure the win.

This matchup highlighted the competitive nature of NCAAB, with both teams fighting hard for a crucial victory as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	QUIN -6.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Fairfield Stags +250 · Quinnipiac Bobcats -310

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Leaders

PointsJaden Zimmerman20Quinnipiac Bobcats
AssistsAsim Jones7Quinnipiac Bobcats
ReboundsSpence Wewe9Quinnipiac Bobcats
PointsBraden Sparks21Fairfield Stags
AssistsEric Mejia6Fairfield Stags
ReboundsDeclan Wucherpfennig6Fairfield Stags

Recent form

Quinnipiac Bobcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.7 scored · 70.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

L49-56vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 15
W74-62at Siena SaintsFeb 14
W56-55vs Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 7
W75-60vs Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 6
W72-65at Fairfield StagsFeb 1
L91-98vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 31
L64-71at Marist Red FoxesJan 24
W77-62at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 23
W98-92vs Manhattan JaspersJan 19
L71-83at Merrimack WarriorsJan 17

Fairfield Stags

Last 10: 6-4Streak W171 scored · 72.3 allowed per game2-3 away

W78-68vs Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 21
L74-83at Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 15
W63-60vs Marist Red FoxesFeb 8
W92-87at Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 6
L65-72vs Quinnipiac BobcatsFeb 1
W71-70at Iona GaelsJan 31
W61-55vs Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 25
W62-61vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 23
L77-85at Siena SaintsJan 19
L67-82at Marist Red FoxesJan 17

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	Fairfield Stags	Quinnipiac Bobcats
Field goals	31-58	29-63
Field goal %	53	46
Three-pointers	3-12	7-22
Three-point %	25	32
Free throws	20-23	14-27
Free throw %	87	52
Rebounds	34	32
Offensive rebounds	11	17
Defensive rebounds	23	15
Assists	12	10
Steals	7	7
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	11	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	14
Fast-break points	16	11
Points in the paint	44	40
Fouls	18	19
Largest lead	8	4
Lead changes	25	25
Time in front	68	22

How the scoring went

2nd Half55-47Braden Sparks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Halon Rawlins assists)
2nd Half55-48Keith McKnight makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-50Keith McKnight makes layup
2nd Half55-52Amarri Monroe makes 5-foot hook shot (Nate Guerengomba assists)
2nd Half58-52Deuce Turner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eric Mejia assists)
2nd Half58-54Jaden Zimmerman makes layup
2nd Half58-55Nate Guerengomba makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-57Asim Jones makes layup
2nd Half60-57Deuce Turner makes 22-foot jumper
2nd Half60-59Asim Jones makes layup
2nd Half60-62Nate Guerengomba makes 22-foot three point jumper (Asim Jones assists)
2nd Half61-62Deuce Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-62Deuce Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-65Jaden Zimmerman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Asim Jones assists)
2nd Half63-65Deuce Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-65Deuce Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-65Deuce Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-65Deuce Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-65Ryan Zan makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half68-66Keith McKnight makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-66Braden Sparks makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-68Keith McKnight makes 0-foot alley oop dunk (Asim Jones assists)
2nd Half72-68Declan Wucherpfennig makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half72-69Jaden Zimmerman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-71Grant Randall makes 1-foot dunk (Asim Jones assists)
2nd Half73-71Eric Mejia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-72Grant Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-72Braden Sparks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Deuce Turner assists)
2nd Half77-72Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-72Isaac Munkadi makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Deuce Turner assists)
2nd Half79-73Jaden Zimmerman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-73Eric Mejia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-73Eric Mejia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-75Asim Jones makes 15-foot jumper (Grant Randall assists)
2nd Half82-75Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-75Braden Sparks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-77Keith McKnight makes layup
2nd Half84-77Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-77Braden Sparks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-79Keith McKnight makes driving layup