Sharks Edge Red Wolves in Thrilling Finish
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · DeGol Arena
Long Island University Sharks 91, Saint Francis Red Wolves 89, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won Long Island University Sharks vs Saint Francis Red Wolves?
Long Island University Sharks beat Saint Francis Red Wolves 91-89 at DeGol Arena on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Long Island University Sharks vs Saint Francis Red Wolves?
Long Island University Sharks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Long Island University Sharks narrowly defeated the Saint Francis Red Wolves with a final score of 91-89 at DeGol Arena. This game showcased the stark contrast in recent form between the two teams, with the Sharks entering the contest with a record of 19-9, while the Red Wolves struggled at 6-21.
The Sharks have been in solid form, boasting a record of 7-2-1 over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one game. They averaged 62.9 points scored and allowed only 55.2 points during this stretch. In their most recent game on February 17, they secured a convincing 83-65 victory against the Wagner Seahawks. Their only loss in the last ten games came against the New Haven Chargers, where they fell short with a score of 52-55 on February 14.
Conversely, the Red Wolves have faced significant challenges, recording a dismal 2-7-1 in their last ten outings and currently on a six-game losing streak. They averaged 68.9 points scored but allowed 72.4 points per game during this period. Their last victory came on January 24 against the Chicago State Cougars, where they won decisively with a score of 81-60. Since then, they have struggled, suffering losses to teams like the Mercyhurst Lakers and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.
When considering home and away performance, the Red Wolves have a home record of 2-3, while their away record stands at 0-4. The Sharks have been more consistent, with a home record of 4-0 and an away record of 3-2.
Historically, the two teams have met four times in recent seasons, with a balanced head-to-head record of 2-2. In their most recent encounter on January 10, 2026, the Sharks defeated the Red Wolves 67-63. Earlier in the 2025 season, the Red Wolves managed to win against the Sharks 74-64 at home, demonstrating their ability to compete.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they have been able to field their key players throughout the recent stretch of games.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Sharks favored by 9.5 points, with a moneyline of -470 for the Sharks and +360 for the Red Wolves. The total points line was set at 148.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under. These odds reflect the Sharks' stronger season performance compared to the Red Wolves.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typical February basketball in DeGol Arena would suggest a competitive atmosphere, likely impacting player performance and strategy.
Viewers should have watched for key moments in the second half that defined the outcome of the game. Notably, Malachi Davis made a crucial layup that brought the Sharks within striking distance, followed by Gestin Liberis' free throws that ultimately gave the Sharks the lead at 89-86. The Red Wolves fought back, but missed opportunities at the free-throw line allowed the Sharks to maintain their edge.
In summary, the Sharks' victory over the Red Wolves not only highlights their current form but also underscores the challenges faced by Saint Francis. With the Sharks continuing to build momentum, they remain a team to watch as the season progresses.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIU -9.5 | 148.5 o -108 / u -112 | Long Island University Sharks -470 · Saint Francis Red Wolves +360 |
Leaders
- PointsSkylar Wicks25Saint Francis Red Wolves
- AssistsZion Russell7Saint Francis Red Wolves
- ReboundsGestin Liberis8Saint Francis Red Wolves
- PointsMalachi Davis20Long Island University Sharks
- AssistsJomo Goings3Long Island University Sharks
- ReboundsJomo Goings7Long Island University Sharks
Recent form
Saint Francis Red Wolves
Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L668.9 scored · 72.4 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L79-94vs Mercyhurst LakersFeb 14
- L59-66at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 13
- L75-80at Chicago State CougarsFeb 9
- L84-86at Le Moyne DolphinsFeb 7
- L89-98at Mercyhurst LakersFeb 6
- L69-81vs New Haven ChargersFeb 1
- D0-0at New Haven ChargersJan 25
- W81-60vs Chicago State CougarsJan 24
- W63-61vs Stonehill SkyhawksJan 19
- L90-98vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 17
Long Island University Sharks
Last 10: 7-2-1Streak W162.9 scored · 55.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- W83-65vs Wagner SeahawksFeb 17
- L52-55at New Haven ChargersFeb 14
- W67-57at Wagner SeahawksFeb 13
- W61-54vs Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 7
- W60-55vs New Haven ChargersFeb 6
- W80-59at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 31
- W83-61vs Le Moyne DolphinsJan 30
- D0-0vs Wagner SeahawksJan 27
- W66-63at Stonehill SkyhawksJan 24
- L77-83at Le Moyne DolphinsJan 19
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 24-11 | - | 15-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 17-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Le Moyne | 15-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| New Haven | 14-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Wagner | 14-17 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 12-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 11-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Saint Francis | 7-24 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Long Island University Sharks | Saint Francis Red Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37-65 | 31-58 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 5-11 | 11-18 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 61 |
| Free throws | 12-22 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 23 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 15 | 9 |
| Blocks | 6 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 21 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 25 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 62 | 38 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 21 | 21 |
| Time in front | 53 | 37 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-56Victor Payne makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Moncrief assists)
- 2nd Half58-56Max Ndlovu-Fraser makes layup
- 2nd Half58-59Zion Russell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Moncrief assists)
- 2nd Half58-61Paris Papadatos makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-62Paris Papadatos makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-65Skylar Wicks makes 26-foot three point jumper (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half61-65Malachi Davis makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-65Greg Gordon makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half65-65Malachi Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half65-67Paris Papadatos makes 6-foot jumper (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half67-67Greg Gordon makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-69Chris Moncrief makes layup
- 2nd Half69-69Jomo Goings makes layup
- 2nd Half70-69Jomo Goings makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half72-69Jomo Goings makes layup
- 2nd Half72-72Skylar Wicks makes 29-foot three point jumper (Ahmad Harrison assists)
- 2nd Half74-72Jomo Goings makes layup
- 2nd Half74-73Skylar Wicks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-74Skylar Wicks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-74Greg Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-76Skylar Wicks makes layup
- 2nd Half77-76Greg Gordon makes layup
- 2nd Half77-77Gestin Liberis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-80Skylar Wicks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half77-82Victor Payne makes layup (Skylar Wicks assists)
- 2nd Half78-82Mason Porter-Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-85Victor Payne makes 27-foot three point jumper (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half80-85Jamal Fuller makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half82-85Greg Gordon makes 8-foot dunk
- 2nd Half82-86Gestin Liberis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-87Gestin Liberis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-87Jomo Goings makes layup
- 2nd Half86-87Malachi Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half86-88Gestin Liberis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-89Gestin Liberis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-89Jamal Fuller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-89Jomo Goings makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-89Jomo Goings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-89Mason Porter-Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-89Mason Porter-Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Francis Red Wolves, below favours Long Island University Sharks.
Venue
- DeGol ArenaLoretto, PA
- Attendance771
- OfficialsRon Tyburski, Ben Syroka, Greg Moyer
Elsewhere
- Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
- Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
- Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
- Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond
Picks for NCAAB
NCAAB rules and settlement
These two, other days
- Sharks Edge Red Wolves in Close ContestJan 10, 2026