Mount St. Mary's Defeats Canisius 78-68 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Koessler Athletic Center
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 78, Canisius Golden Griffins 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Canisius Golden Griffins?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers beat Canisius Golden Griffins 78-68 at Koessler Athletic Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Canisius Golden Griffins?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at the Koessler Athletic Center, the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers secured a 78-68 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins. This game was significant as it marked the second meeting between the two teams, with Mount St. Mary's now leading the head-to-head record 2-0 after previously defeating Canisius 73-66 on February 16, 2025.
Both teams entered the game with similar records, with Canisius holding an 8-11 mark and Mount St. Mary's at 7-12. However, their recent form showcased contrasting trends. Canisius had a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak and had averaged 62.2 points scored while allowing 70.7 points per game during that stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 67.8 points while conceding 71.2 points. In contrast, Mount St. Mary's also recorded a 4-6 record in their last ten games, but they were coming off a loss, averaging 67.7 points scored and 68.7 points allowed.
At home, Canisius had a record of 2-1 in their last three games, while Mount St. Mary's struggled on the road with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The conditions of the game played a role, as teams often perform differently based on their venue.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that would have affected either team. This meant both squads were likely to field their best available lineups, which added to the competitive nature of the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Mount St. Mary's favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 135.5. The odds reflected a closely contested matchup, but ultimately, Mount St. Mary's was able to cover the spread and secure the win.
Throughout the game, Mount St. Mary's demonstrated effective scoring, particularly in the second half. Key plays included a 26-foot three-point jumper by Bryan Ndjonga, which extended their lead to 72-63, and a series of free throws by Trey Deveaux and Xavier Lipscomb that maintained their advantage. Canisius struggled to keep pace, despite their efforts to close the gap. The final score of 78-68 highlighted Mount St. Mary's ability to capitalize on crucial moments and secure the victory.
As the season progresses, both teams will look to improve their standings, with Mount St. Mary's aiming to build on this win while Canisius seeks to break their losing streak.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSM -3.5 | 135.5 o -110 / u -110 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -170 · Canisius Golden Griffins +142 |
Leaders
- PointsBryan Ndjonga22Canisius Golden Griffins
- AssistsBryan Ndjonga5Canisius Golden Griffins
- ReboundsBryan Ndjonga8Canisius Golden Griffins
- PointsArlandus Keyes22Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsXavier Lipscomb6Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke McEldon7Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Recent form
Canisius Golden Griffins
Last 10: 4-6Streak L262.2 scored · 70.7 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L54-59vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 15
- L48-74at Iona GaelsJan 11
- W70-64at Manhattan JaspersJan 10
- W82-78vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 4
- W85-81vs Fairfield StagsJan 2
- L59-103at Duquesne DukesDec 23
- L45-62at Rhode Island RamsDec 17
- W70-43at Maine Black BearsDec 13
- L52-74at Siena SaintsDec 7
- L57-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 6
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L167.7 scored · 68.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- W73-42vs Penn State Brandywine LionsDec 21
- L67-75at Drexel DragonsDec 20
- W81-73at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 13
- L56-64at Marist Red FoxesDec 6
- L80-87vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 4
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 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | Canisius Golden Griffins |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-52 | 24-60 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 13-34 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 38 |
| Free throws | 12-17 | 7-7 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 20 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 16 |
| Fouls | 12 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 44 | 50 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-36Luke McEldon makes layup
- 2nd Half37-36Arlandus Keyes makes layup
- 2nd Half37-39Mike Evbagharu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryan Ndjonga assists)
- 2nd Half39-39Luke McEldon makes 5-foot jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half41-39Trey Deveaux makes 0-foot dunk (Abdou Khadre Kébé assists)
- 2nd Half41-40Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half41-41Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half41-42Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half44-42Arlandus Keyes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half47-42Arlandus Keyes makes 27-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half49-42Mason So makes layup
- 2nd Half49-44Bryan Ndjonga makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Kahlil Singleton assists)
- 2nd Half49-47Max Jusianiec makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mike Evbagharu assists)
- 2nd Half51-47Mason So makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-49Mike Evbagharu makes layup
- 2nd Half53-49Luke McEldon makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-51Bryan Ndjonga makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half55-51Arlandus Keyes makes layup
- 2nd Half57-51Abdou Khadre Kébé makes layup
- 2nd Half59-51Trey Deveaux makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half62-51Anastasios Rozakeas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half63-51Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-51Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-52Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-53Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-53Anthony Arrington makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half66-55Bryan Ndjonga makes 1-foot dunk (Mike Evbagharu assists)
- 2nd Half68-55Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 1-foot dunk (Trey Deveaux assists)
- 2nd Half70-55Luke McEldon makes layup (Abdou Khadre Kébé assists)
- 2nd Half70-58Bryan Ndjonga makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-60Anthony Benard makes 22-foot jumper
- 2nd Half72-60Luke McEldon makes layup (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half72-63Bryan Ndjonga makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half72-65Kahlil Singleton makes layup
- 2nd Half73-65Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-65Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Bryan Ndjonga makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half75-68Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-68Arlandus Keyes makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Canisius Golden Griffins, below favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
Venue
- Koessler Athletic CenterBuffalo, NY
- Attendance591
- OfficialsTom Deneen, Mikerlange Fleury, David Powell
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