Maine Black Bears Edge New Hampshire Wildcats 61-58
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Lundholm Gymnasium
Maine Black Bears 61, New Hampshire Wildcats 58, 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 Maine Black Bears vs New Hampshire Wildcats?
Maine Black Bears beat New Hampshire Wildcats 61-58 at Lundholm Gymnasium on February 21, 2026.
Who was favored in Maine Black Bears vs New Hampshire Wildcats?
New Hampshire Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Maine Black Bears defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 61-58 at Lundholm Gymnasium. This game was particularly significant as both teams have struggled throughout the season, with the Wildcats holding an 8-18 record and the Black Bears at 7-21. The victory for Maine not only adds to their season total but also marks a critical win against a rival team.
Both teams entered the game with lackluster recent form. The Wildcats had lost their last five games, bringing their record over the last ten to 4-6, with an average of 70.3 points scored and 74.9 points allowed per game. Their last match before facing Maine was a loss to the UMass Lowell River Hawks, where they scored 56 points against 78. Conversely, the Black Bears also held a 4-6 record over their last ten games, but their recent form included a three-game losing streak. They averaged 65.5 points scored and 69.3 points allowed during this stretch, with their last game resulting in a loss to NJIT, 58-67.
When considering home and away performances, the Wildcats had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while the Black Bears were 1-3 away in the same timeframe. Historically, the Wildcats had won their last meeting against the Black Bears on January 19, 2026, with a score of 65-48, but Maine had previously won two out of three encounters in the last two seasons.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they have been dealing with challenges throughout the season. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Wildcats favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 135.5. The odds indicated a home moneyline of -162 for New Hampshire and +136 for Maine.
The conditions on game day were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Lundholm Gymnasium typically provides a competitive environment for home games. Viewers were treated to a tense finish, with the game remaining close throughout. Key moments included KiJan Robinson's crucial three-point jumper that tied the game and his subsequent free throws that helped secure the win for Maine. Ace Flagg and Mekhi Gray also contributed significantly down the stretch, with Flagg tying the game and Gray providing the final points from the free-throw line.
Overall, the matchup showcased the struggles both teams have faced this season, but Maine's ability to close out the game under pressure ultimately made the difference.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNH -3.5 | 135.5 o -115 / u -105 | Maine Black Bears +136 · New Hampshire Wildcats -162 |
Leaders
- PointsTyler Bike15New Hampshire Wildcats
- AssistsTyler Bike3New Hampshire Wildcats
- ReboundsBelal El Shakery10New Hampshire Wildcats
- PointsMekhi Gray16Maine Black Bears
- AssistsAce Flagg2Maine Black Bears
- ReboundsMekhi Gray9Maine Black Bears
Recent form
New Hampshire Wildcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak L570.3 scored · 74.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L56-78at UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 19
- L63-85vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 14
- L70-76vs NJIT HighlandersFeb 12
- L57-80at Vermont CatamountsFeb 7
- L84-92at Bryant BulldogsJan 31
- W66-61vs UMass Lowell River HawksJan 29
- W80-72vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 24
- W88-82vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 22
- W65-48at Maine Black BearsJan 19
- L74-75at UMBC RetrieversJan 10
Maine Black Bears
Last 10: 4-6Streak L365.5 scored · 69.3 allowed per game1-3 away
- L58-67vs NJIT HighlandersFeb 14
- L62-78vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 12
- L67-73at Bryant BulldogsFeb 7
- W76-70vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 5
- L77-91at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 31
- W79-63vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 24
- W52-49vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 22
- L48-65vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 19
- L62-67at Vermont CatamountsJan 16
- W74-70at NJIT HighlandersJan 10
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
Box score
| Stat | Maine Black Bears | New Hampshire Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-45 | 20-54 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 4-19 | 9-32 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 28 |
| Free throws | 17-24 | 9-16 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 56 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 28 |
| Assists | 6 | 11 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 22 |
| Fouls | 16 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 38 | 42 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half21-23Caleb Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half23-23Logan Carey makes layup
- 1st Half25-23Mekhi Gray makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 1st Half25-25Jack Graham makes layup
- 1st Half27-25Amare Allen makes 7-foot step back jumpshot
- 1st Half30-25Logan Carey makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half31-25Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-25Logan Carey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-28Tyler Bike makes 23-foot three point jumper (Belal El Shakery assists)
- 2nd Half32-31Davide Poser makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Bike assists)
- 2nd Half34-31Logan Carey makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-34Davide Poser makes 25-foot three point jumper (John Squire assists)
- 2nd Half34-37Tyler Bike makes 24-foot three point jumper (John Squire assists)
- 2nd Half37-37Ace Flagg makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caleb Crawford assists)
- 2nd Half40-37Mekhi Gray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half40-39Belal El Shakery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-39Mekhi Gray makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-39Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half43-41Belal El Shakery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-44Tyler Bike makes 23-foot three point jumper (Belal El Shakery assists)
- 2nd Half43-47Tyler Bike makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jack Graham assists)
- 2nd Half43-48Tyler Bike makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half45-48Ace Flagg makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-51Davide Poser makes 27-foot three point jumper (KiJan Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half47-51Logan Carey makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-51Mekhi Gray makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half51-51Amare Allen makes layup
- 2nd Half51-52Davide Poser makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-53Davide Poser makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53Mekhi Gray makes layup (Ace Flagg assists)
- 2nd Half55-53Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-56KiJan Robinson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tyler Bike assists)
- 2nd Half55-57KiJan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-58KiJan Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-58Ace Flagg makes layup
- 2nd Half58-58Ace Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-58Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-58Mekhi Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours New Hampshire Wildcats, below favours Maine Black Bears.
Venue
- Lundholm GymnasiumDurham, NH
- Attendance372
- OfficialsRyan Corbett, Michael Nardone, Josh Anderson
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