NCAAB · Final

Mount St. Mary's Defeats Manhattan 72-65 in Close Contest

Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Knott Arena

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 72, Manhattan Jaspers 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Manhattan Jaspers vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers beat Manhattan Jaspers 72-65 at Knott Arena on February 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Manhattan Jaspers vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup at Knott Arena, the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers secured a 72-65 victory over the Manhattan Jaspers. This win marks an important moment for the Mountaineers, who improved their record to 11-14, while the Jaspers fell to 9-16. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with each side looking to gain momentum as the season progresses.

Mount St. Mary's entered the game with a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss to the Saint Peter's Peacocks. Their average points scored during this stretch was 65.7, while they allowed 67.6 points per game. At home, they held a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 67.4 points scored and 66.0 points allowed. In contrast, the Manhattan Jaspers had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 72.8 points but allowing a significantly higher average of 78.9 points. The Jaspers were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Rider Broncs, which added some confidence going into this matchup.

Historically, the teams were evenly matched, with a head-to-head record of 1-1 in their previous meetings during the 2025 season. The last encounter saw Mount St. Mary's winning 75-66 on January 11, 2025, while Manhattan had previously defeated them 74-64 on January 25, 2025. This fixture was crucial for both teams as they aimed to assert dominance in their rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, allowing both teams to field their strongest lineups. The absence of injury concerns added to the anticipation of a competitive game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Mount St. Mary's favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The home moneyline was listed at -270.0, while Manhattan's moneyline was at 220.0. This context indicated that Mount St. Mary's was expected to perform well at home, but the odds also suggested that Manhattan had the potential to keep the game close.

The conditions at Knott Arena were conducive to basketball, with no adverse weather impacting the game. Fans were treated to a lively atmosphere as both teams battled for every point. As the game unfolded, viewers were able to witness a series of scoring plays that highlighted the skills of individual players. Notably, Marko Ljubicic made a crucial 21-foot jumper, and Anthony Isaac contributed with free throws that kept the Jaspers within striking distance late in the game.

Ultimately, Mount St. Mary's managed to maintain control in the closing moments, with key contributions from players like Luke McEldon, who scored critical layups to extend the lead. The final score of 72-65 reflected the competitive nature of the game and underscored the Mountaineers' ability to execute under pressure. This win not only boosts their confidence but also sets the stage for their upcoming games as they look to build on this success.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MSM -6.5	147.5 o -105 / u -115	Manhattan Jaspers +220 · Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -270

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Leaders

PointsLuke McEldon14Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
AssistsXavier Lipscomb9Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
ReboundsAbdou Khadre Kébé7Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
PointsMarko Ljubicic14Manhattan Jaspers
AssistsJaden Winston4Manhattan Jaspers
ReboundsAnthony Isaac9Manhattan Jaspers

Recent form

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L165.7 scored · 67.6 allowed per game3-2 at home

L58-66at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 31
W71-61vs Rider BroncsJan 24
L62-77vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 23
W68-58at Niagara Purple EaglesJan 19
W78-68at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 17
L50-67vs Siena SaintsJan 11
W70-65vs Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 10
L69-80at Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 4
L65-75at Merrimack WarriorsJan 2
W66-59vs Iona GaelsDec 30

Manhattan Jaspers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.8 scored · 78.9 allowed per game1-4 away

W95-90vs Rider BroncsJan 31
L57-66at Iona GaelsJan 25
L92-98at Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 19
L59-74vs Siena SaintsJan 17
L62-98at Fairfield StagsJan 15
W79-70vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 11
L64-70vs Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 10
L66-73at Merrimack WarriorsJan 4
W80-79vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 3
W74-71at Rider BroncsDec 30

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	Manhattan Jaspers	Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Field goals	23-60	25-61
Field goal %	38	41
Three-pointers	8-32	9-24
Three-point %	25	38
Free throws	11-13	13-14
Free throw %	85	93
Rebounds	32	42
Offensive rebounds	10	14
Defensive rebounds	22	28
Assists	11	17
Steals	10	6
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	8	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	8
Fast-break points	6	2
Points in the paint	20	30
Fouls	15	12
Largest lead	2	10
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	92

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-37Fraser Roxburgh makes layup (Jaden Winston assists)
2nd Half34-37Marko Ljubicic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Winston assists)
2nd Half34-38Justin Amadi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-39Justin Amadi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-39Devin Dinkins makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half37-39Devin Dinkins makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half37-42Arlandus Keyes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
2nd Half37-44Arlandus Keyes makes driving layup
2nd Half39-44Fraser Roxburgh makes layup
2nd Half39-47Arlandus Keyes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anthony Arrington assists)
2nd Half41-47Quron Elliott makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-47Terrance Jones makes 21-foot jumper (Fraser Roxburgh assists)
2nd Half43-49Mason So makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half45-49Anthony Isaac makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half45-51Yakhya Diop makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half45-52Yakhya Diop makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-53Abdou Khadre Kébé makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-54Abdou Khadre Kébé makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-54Quron Elliott makes driving layup
2nd Half50-54Jaden Winston makes 28-foot three point jumper (Quron Elliott assists)
2nd Half50-56Luke McEldon makes layup
2nd Half53-56Fraser Roxburgh makes 27-foot three point jumper (Quron Elliott assists)
2nd Half53-58Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half56-58Marko Ljubicic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Winston assists)
2nd Half56-59Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-60Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-60Anthony Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-60Anthony Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-62Luke McEldon makes layup (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
2nd Half60-62Anthony Isaac makes layup
2nd Half60-64Luke McEldon makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
2nd Half60-66Anthony Arrington makes layup
2nd Half62-66Marko Ljubicic makes 21-foot jumper (Terrance Jones assists)
2nd Half63-66Anthony Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-66Anthony Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-66Devin Dinkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-68Luke McEldon makes layup (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
2nd Half65-70Luke McEldon makes layup (Arlandus Keyes assists)
2nd Half65-71Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-72Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, below favours Manhattan Jaspers.