NCAAB · Final

Marist Edges Sacred Heart in Close Contest

Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · William H. Pitt Center

Marist Red Foxes 76, Sacred Heart Pioneers 72, 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 Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Marist Red Foxes beat Sacred Heart Pioneers 76-72 at William H. Pitt Center on January 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Marist Red Foxes vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Marist Red Foxes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -230 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Marist Red Foxes defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers 76-72 at the William H. Pitt Center. This game was notable as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Marist entering the game with a significantly better record of 10-5 compared to Sacred Heart's 5-12. The victory marked Marist's second win in their last three games, while Sacred Heart extended their losing streak to four games.

Marist's recent form has been strong, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games and an average of 72.6 points scored per game while allowing 62.7. Their last outing saw them dominate the Iona Gaels with an impressive 83-38 victory, indicating their capability to perform well on the road. In contrast, Sacred Heart has struggled, posting a 3-7 record in their last ten games, averaging 70.5 points scored but allowing 74.8 points, which highlights their defensive vulnerabilities.

At home, Sacred Heart holds a record of 1-2, while Marist has been more successful away, with a 1-3 record. This game was particularly important for Sacred Heart, as they sought to improve their home record, but ultimately fell short against a determined Marist side. The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on March 1, 2025, where Sacred Heart emerged victorious with a score of 67-54, giving them a 1-0 head-to-head record against Marist prior to this game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the current roster performance was crucial in determining the outcome. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Marist favored by 5.5 points, with a total points line set at 143.5. The odds reflected Marist's stronger season performance, with a moneyline of -230, while Sacred Heart's moneyline was at 190.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams looking to assert their style of play. Viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere, and the scoring plays indicated a back-and-forth contest, especially in the second half. Key moments included free throws from Justin Menard and Elijah Lewis, which helped Marist maintain their lead in the closing minutes. Mekhi Conner's three-pointer was also pivotal, narrowing the gap as Sacred Heart fought to stay in the game.

Ultimately, the final score of 76-72 underscores the competitive nature of the matchup and highlights Marist's ability to close out games effectively, while Sacred Heart will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MRST -5.5	143.5 o -108 / u -112	Marist Red Foxes -230 · Sacred Heart Pioneers +190

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Leaders

PointsYann Farell22Sacred Heart Pioneers
AssistsMekhi Conner3Sacred Heart Pioneers
ReboundsYann Farell9Sacred Heart Pioneers
PointsJadin Collins-Roberts19Marist Red Foxes
AssistsJustin Menard4Marist Red Foxes
ReboundsJaden Daughtry8Marist Red Foxes

Recent form

Sacred Heart Pioneers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L470.5 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-2 at home

L78-82at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 4
L61-64at Niagara Purple EaglesJan 2
L72-80vs Merrimack WarriorsDec 29
L47-72at Towson TigersDec 22
W85-63vs Dartmouth Big GreenDec 19
L82-87at UMass Lowell River HawksDec 16
W65-49at NJIT HighlandersDec 13
L69-81vs Iona GaelsDec 7
W87-80at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 4
L59-90at Penn State Nittany LionsNov 29

Marist Red Foxes

Last 10: 7-3Streak W172.6 scored · 62.7 allowed per game1-3 away

W83-38vs Iona GaelsJan 4
L59-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 3
L58-64at Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 29
W70-51vs Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 21
L76-87at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 17
W82-74at Bryant BulldogsDec 13
W80-68vs Manhattan JaspersDec 7
W64-56vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 6
W78-55vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 26
W76-65vs Army Black KnightsNov 22

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	Sacred Heart Pioneers
Field goals	30-55	22-52
Field goal %	55	42
Three-pointers	6-19	9-24
Three-point %	32	38
Free throws	10-14	19-22
Free throw %	71	86
Rebounds	30	29
Offensive rebounds	9	11
Defensive rebounds	21	18
Assists	17	12
Steals	8	7
Blocks	2	0
Turnovers	9	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	7
Fast-break points	9	5
Points in the paint	44	24
Fouls	18	14
Largest lead	11	13
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	34	57

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-46Dashon Gittens makes driving layup (Fallou Gueye assists)
2nd Half42-46Tarik Watson makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half44-46Jadin Collins-Roberts makes layup (Jaden Daughtry assists)
2nd Half46-46Jadin Collins-Roberts makes layup (Tarik Watson assists)
2nd Half46-47Anquan Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-48Anquan Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-48Tarik Watson makes layup (Rhyjon Blackwell assists)
2nd Half50-48Tarik Watson makes layup (Jadin Collins-Roberts assists)
2nd Half50-49Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-50Yann Farell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-50Myles Parker makes 15-foot jumper (Justin Menard assists)
2nd Half52-52Anquan Hill makes driving layup
2nd Half54-52Jadin Collins-Roberts makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half56-52Justin Menard makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-52Myles Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-52Myles Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-54Anquan Hill makes layup (Mekhi Conner assists)
2nd Half59-54Jadin Collins-Roberts makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-54Elijah Lewis makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half63-54Jadin Collins-Roberts makes driving layup
2nd Half63-56Anquan Hill makes layup (Yann Farell assists)
2nd Half63-57Anquan Hill makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-57Jadin Collins-Roberts makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half68-57Jadin Collins-Roberts makes 10-foot jumper (Elijah Lewis assists)
2nd Half68-59Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes driving layup
2nd Half68-62Yann Farell makes 27-foot three pointer (Dashon Gittens assists)
2nd Half68-63Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half70-63Elijah Lewis makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-64Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-65Yann Farell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-65Jaden Daughtry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-67Yann Farell makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half71-68Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half72-68Justin Menard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-68Justin Menard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-71Mekhi Conner makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half74-71Elijah Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-71Elijah Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-72Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-72Jadin Collins-Roberts makes free throw 1 of 2