Merrimack Dominates Mount St. Mary's in 87-70 Victory
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Knott Arena
Merrimack Warriors 87, Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 70, 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 Merrimack Warriors vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?
Merrimack Warriors beat Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 87-70 at Knott Arena on February 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Merrimack Warriors vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?
Merrimack Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
The Merrimack Warriors secured a decisive 87-70 victory over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Knott Arena, showcasing their strong recent form and solidifying their position in the NCAAB standings. Merrimack, now with a record of 16-9, has been on a roll, winning eight of their last ten games, while Mount St. Mary's falls to 10-16, struggling with consistency this season.
Merrimack's performance was marked by an impressive offensive display, averaging 70.7 points in their last ten games, while allowing just 64.2. They entered this matchup on a two-game winning streak, with their last victory coming against the Sacred Heart Pioneers, where they won 75-58. The Warriors have been particularly effective on the road, boasting a 3-2 record in away games recently. In contrast, Mount St. Mary's has managed to win five of their last ten, with an average of 66.3 points scored and 68.2 points allowed. They recently ended a losing streak with a win against the Manhattan Jaspers, 72-65, but could not maintain that momentum against Merrimack.
The teams had met earlier in the season on January 2, where Merrimack also emerged victorious, winning 75-65. This win marked their second straight victory over Mount St. Mary's, giving them a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record for the current season. Previous meetings included a narrow win for Mount St. Mary's last March, but the Warriors have clearly established dominance in recent encounters.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the provided facts that would impact either team significantly for this matchup. Both teams were expected to field their regular lineups, which contributed to the competitive nature of the game.
The betting lines from DraftKings reflected Merrimack's strong position heading into the game, with the Warriors favored by 2.5 points, and a total set at 134.5. The odds indicated a clear expectation of a competitive game, yet Merrimack's performance exceeded those expectations.
Conditions at Knott Arena were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have influenced the game. The venue has been a familiar ground for Mount St. Mary's, but they were unable to leverage their home advantage against a well-prepared Merrimack squad.
As the game unfolded, Merrimack's offensive prowess was evident, particularly in the second half. Notable scoring plays included Ernest Shelton's contributions from the free-throw line and a series of three-pointers from Abdou Khadre Kébé and Luke McEldon, which helped to extend their lead significantly. Mount St. Mary's attempted to respond with their own scoring runs, but they were unable to close the gap, ultimately falling short.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the two teams this season, with Merrimack continuing to build momentum as they approach the latter stages of the season, while Mount St. Mary's looks to regroup and find consistency in their performances.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MRMK -2.5 | 134.5 o -115 / u -105 | Merrimack Warriors -135 · Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +114 |
Leaders
- PointsTrey Deveaux15Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsLuke McEldon3Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsAbdou Khadre Kébé9Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- PointsErnest Shelton27Merrimack Warriors
- AssistsKevair Kennedy7Merrimack Warriors
- ReboundsTodd Brogna7Merrimack Warriors
Recent form
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W166.3 scored · 68.2 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W72-65vs Manhattan JaspersFeb 1
- 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
Merrimack Warriors
Last 10: 8-2Streak W270.7 scored · 64.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- W75-58vs Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 1
- W67-59vs Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 24
- L60-61at Iona GaelsJan 23
- W68-55at Marist Red FoxesJan 19
- W83-71vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 17
- L63-76at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 11
- W63-59at Siena SaintsJan 10
- W73-66vs Manhattan JaspersJan 4
- W75-65vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 2
- W80-72at Sacred Heart PioneersDec 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 | Merrimack Warriors | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-54 | 24-56 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 12-30 | 6-16 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 38 |
| Free throws | 21-25 | 16-29 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 55 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 26 |
| Assists | 17 | 15 |
| Steals | 8 | 3 |
| Blocks | 6 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 32 |
| Fouls | 18 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 90 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-40Kevair Kennedy makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-40Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-40KC Ugwuakazi makes layup
- 2nd Half60-40Kevair Kennedy makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-41Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-42Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-42Dylan Veillette makes layup (Ernest Shelton assists)
- 2nd Half63-42Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-42Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-44Trey Deveaux makes layup
- 2nd Half64-45Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-45Ernest Shelton makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kevair Kennedy assists)
- 2nd Half67-46Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-47Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-47Kevair Kennedy makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-47Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-49Arlandus Keyes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-49Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-49Todd Brogna makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kevair Kennedy assists)
- 2nd Half76-49Tye Dorset makes layup (Ernest Shelton assists)
- 2nd Half76-51Anthony Arrington makes layup (Mason So assists)
- 2nd Half77-51Ernest Shelton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-51Ernest Shelton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-53Abdou Khadre Kébé makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-53Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-55Abdou Khadre Kébé makes layup
- 2nd Half80-55KC Ugwuakazi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-57Trey Deveaux makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half80-59Luke McEldon makes layup (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half80-60Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-61Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-61Ernest Shelton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-61Ernest Shelton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-63Luke McEldon makes 3-foot jumper (Trey Deveaux assists)
- 2nd Half85-63Ernest Shelton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tye Dorset assists)
- 2nd Half85-66Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke McEldon assists)
- 2nd Half87-66KC Ugwuakazi makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Tye Dorset assists)
- 2nd Half87-67Abdou Khadre Kébé makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-68Yakhya Diop makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-70Yakhya Diop makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Elijah Espinosa assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, below favours Merrimack Warriors.
Venue
- Knott ArenaEmmitsburg, MD
- Attendance1637
- OfficialsBrandon Cruz, Jason Bradwell, Daniel Basile
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