Marist Red Foxes Defeat Niagara Purple Eagles 58-46
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gallagher Center
Marist Red Foxes 58, Niagara Purple Eagles 46, 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 Marist Red Foxes vs Niagara Purple Eagles?
Marist Red Foxes beat Niagara Purple Eagles 58-46 at Gallagher Center on February 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Marist Red Foxes vs Niagara Purple Eagles?
Marist Red Foxes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the Gallagher Center, the Marist Red Foxes secured a 58-46 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles. This win marks Marist's continued success in the season, improving their record to 16-7, while Niagara's struggles persist, leaving them with a 5-18 record. The game showcased a stark contrast in recent form between the two teams, with Marist riding a two-game winning streak and Niagara mired in a four-game losing streak.
Marist entered the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 69.3 points scored while allowing 64.6 points per game. Their recent victories included an impressive 88-86 win against the Canisius Golden Griffins just days before this matchup. In contrast, Niagara's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 67.0 points scored and 68.9 points allowed. Their last victory came on January 15 against the Canisius Golden Griffins, but they have since struggled to find success, culminating in this latest loss.
At home, Niagara has a record of 2-3, while Marist has performed well on the road, boasting a 3-3 away record. This fixture added to the narrative of Marist's strength away from home, contrasting with Niagara's difficulties in securing wins at the Gallagher Center. The two teams had met twice previously in the 2025 season, with Marist winning both encounters by narrow margins, further establishing their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is clear that both teams were looking to field their best lineups in this critical game. The betting market reflected Marist's status as the favorite, with DraftKings setting the spread at 9.5 points in favor of the Red Foxes, indicating a strong expectation for their performance.
The conditions for the game were typical for a mid-winter college basketball matchup, with both teams needing to adapt to the atmosphere of the Gallagher Center. Fans were treated to a competitive game, with Marist ultimately pulling away in the second half. Key scoring plays included multiple free throws from Rhyjon Blackwell and Justin Menard, which helped solidify Marist's lead as they maintained control through the final minutes.
As the game concluded, Niagara's chances of a comeback diminished, with their scoring struggles evident throughout the contest. The final score of 58-46 underscored Marist's defensive prowess and ability to capitalize on their opportunities, while Niagara will need to regroup and address their recent challenges as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MRST -9.5 | 128.5 o -115 / u -105 | Marist Red Foxes -470 · Niagara Purple Eagles +360 |
Leaders
- PointsJustin Hawkins14Niagara Purple Eagles
- AssistsTrenton Walters4Niagara Purple Eagles
- ReboundsVice Zanki5Niagara Purple Eagles
- PointsRhyjon Blackwell13Marist Red Foxes
- AssistsJustin Menard4Marist Red Foxes
- ReboundsParby Kabamba7Marist Red Foxes
Recent form
Niagara Purple Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L467 scored · 68.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- 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
- W81-58vs Houghton HighlandersDec 20
Marist Red Foxes
Last 10: 6-4Streak W269.3 scored · 64.6 allowed per game3-3 away
- W88-86at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 31
- W71-64vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 24
- L50-69at Siena SaintsJan 23
- L55-68vs Merrimack WarriorsJan 19
- W82-67vs Fairfield StagsJan 17
- W71-49at Rider BroncsJan 11
- W76-72at Sacred Heart PioneersJan 10
- W83-38vs Iona GaelsJan 4
- L59-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 3
- L58-64at Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 29
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 | Marist Red Foxes | Niagara Purple Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-49 | 16-55 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 29 |
| Three-pointers | 3-12 | 7-18 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 39 |
| Free throws | 13-15 | 7-11 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 26 |
| Assists | 9 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 18 |
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 86 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half23-12Jadin Collins-Roberts makes layup
- 1st Half25-12Parby Kabamba makes layup (Jaden Daughtry assists)
- 1st Half25-14Will Shortt makes layup (Trenton Walters assists)
- 1st Half27-14Jaden Daughtry makes 17-foot jumper
- 1st Half27-16Trenton Walters makes layup
- 1st Half27-19Drew Larson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half27-20Vice Zanki makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-21Vice Zanki makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half27-24Vice Zanki makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half27-26Justin Hawkins makes layup
- 2nd Half27-28Justin Hawkins makes layup
- 2nd Half29-28Rhyjon Blackwell makes layup
- 2nd Half31-28Elijah Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half31-29Justin Hawkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-29Elijah Lewis makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half33-32Landon Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
- 2nd Half34-32Rhyjon Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-32Rhyjon Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-35Reggie Prudhomme makes 26-foot three point jumper (Landon Williams assists)
- 2nd Half38-35Jadin Collins-Roberts makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rhyjon Blackwell assists)
- 2nd Half38-37Vice Zanki makes layup (Will Shortt assists)
- 2nd Half41-37Justin Menard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jadin Collins-Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half43-37Justin Menard makes layup (Rhyjon Blackwell assists)
- 2nd Half43-39Will Shortt makes 7-foot alley oop dunk (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half45-39Rhyjon Blackwell makes layup (Justin Menard assists)
- 2nd Half46-39Jason Schofield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-39Elijah Lewis makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-41Justin Hawkins makes layup
- 2nd Half49-41Jason Schofield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-41Jason Schofield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-44Justin Hawkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half52-44Jadin Collins-Roberts makes layup (Justin Menard assists)
- 2nd Half53-44Rhyjon Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-44Rhyjon Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-45Trenton Walters makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-46Trenton Walters makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-46Justin Menard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-46Justin Menard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-46Rhyjon Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-46Rhyjon Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Niagara Purple Eagles, below favours Marist Red Foxes.
Venue
- Gallagher CenterNiagara Falls, NY
- Attendance745
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