Mount St. Mary's Defeats Niagara 68-58 in NCAAB Clash
Monday, January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gallagher Center
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 68, Niagara Purple Eagles 58, 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 Niagara Purple Eagles?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers beat Niagara Purple Eagles 68-58 at Gallagher Center on January 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Niagara Purple Eagles?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers triumphed over the Niagara Purple Eagles with a final score of 68-58 at the Gallagher Center. This victory marks Mount St. Mary's continued momentum, as they enter the game with a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten games, while Niagara has struggled with a 3-7 record in the same timeframe.
Mount St. Mary's displayed solid form, averaging 67.5 points scored and allowing 66.8 points per game in their last ten outings. Their most recent game resulted in a win against the Canisius Golden Griffins, where they secured a score of 78-68. In contrast, Niagara has averaged 63.0 points scored and 72.5 points allowed per game during their last ten, with their most recent victory against Canisius ending in a narrow 59-54 win.
At home, Niagara has managed a record of 2-1, while their away performance has been less impressive, standing at 1-6. Mount St. Mary's holds a home record of 3-1 and an away record of 2-4, indicating a stronger performance at home compared to their away games.
Historically, Mount St. Mary's has had the upper hand in their previous meetings with Niagara, winning both encounters last season. The first meeting ended in a close 84-83 victory for Mount St. Mary's, and the second saw them win 68-62. This ongoing trend of success against Niagara likely contributed to their confidence heading into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, which may have impacted team strategies and player performances. However, the absence of key players can always influence the outcome in close matchups like this one.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Mount St. Mary's favored by 3.5 points with a total set at 131.5. The odds reflected a belief in Mount St. Mary's ability to maintain their winning form against Niagara, who has struggled to find consistency.
Conditions in the Gallagher Center were typical for a basketball game, with no specific adverse weather conditions reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their gameplay.
Viewers were treated to a competitive game, with key moments such as Justin Page and Reggie Prudhomme making crucial free throws in the second half, helping Mount St. Mary's maintain their lead. The Mountaineers' ability to execute under pressure and convert free throws in critical moments was a defining factor in their victory.
Overall, Mount St. Mary's victory over Niagara not only highlights their current form but also underscores their dominance in previous encounters, setting the stage for their upcoming games as they look to build on this win.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSM -3.5 | 131.5 o -110 / u -110 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -180 · Niagara Purple Eagles +150 |
Leaders
- PointsWill Shortt10Niagara Purple Eagles
- AssistsTrenton Walters3Niagara Purple Eagles
- ReboundsWill Shortt11Niagara Purple Eagles
- PointsArlandus Keyes15Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsXavier Lipscomb5Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke McEldon6Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Recent form
Niagara Purple Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak W163 scored · 72.5 allowed per game2-1 at home
- 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
- L58-84at VCU RamsDec 16
- L73-81at Morgan State BearsDec 13
- L43-71at Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 7
- L54-83at Siena SaintsDec 6
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W167.5 scored · 66.8 allowed per game2-4 away
- 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
- W73-42vs Penn State Brandywine LionsDec 21
- L67-75at Drexel DragonsDec 20
- W81-73at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 13
- L56-64at Marist Red FoxesDec 6
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 | Niagara Purple Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-52 | 20-59 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 7-20 | 8-23 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 35 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 10-15 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 21 |
| Assists | 10 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 20 |
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 39 | 54 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-30Trey Deveaux makes layup
- 1st Half25-30Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke McEldon assists)
- 1st Half25-31Trenton Walters makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half27-31Abdou Khadre Kébé makes layup
- 1st Half28-31Justin Amadi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half28-34Justin Page makes 27-foot three point jumper (Will Shortt assists)
- 1st Half30-34Anthony Arrington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half32-34Luke McEldon makes layup
- 2nd Half32-36Will Shortt makes layup (Justin Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half34-36Luke McEldon makes layup (Abdou Khadre Kébé assists)
- 2nd Half36-36Luke McEldon makes layup (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half38-36Arlandus Keyes makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half38-37Kabeya Tshibangu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-37Arlandus Keyes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half43-37Anthony Arrington makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half46-37Anthony Arrington makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mason So assists)
- 2nd Half46-38Brian Griffith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-39Brian Griffith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-39Trey Deveaux makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-42Reggie Prudhomme makes 23-foot three point jumper (Justin Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half49-42Luke McEldon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-42Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-42Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-42Arlandus Keyes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half57-42Arlandus Keyes makes 27-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half57-44Will Shortt makes layup (Brian Griffith assists)
- 2nd Half59-44Arlandus Keyes makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half61-44Xavier Lipscomb makes layup
- 2nd Half61-47Justin Page makes 25-foot three point jumper (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
- 2nd Half64-47Anthony Arrington makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mason So assists)
- 2nd Half64-49Will Shortt makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half64-52Vice Zanki makes 23-foot three point jumper (Will Shortt assists)
- 2nd Half64-53Justin Page makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-54Reggie Prudhomme makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-56Will Shortt makes layup (Vice Zanki assists)
- 2nd Half65-56Arlandus Keyes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-56Arlandus Keyes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-58Brian Griffith makes 15-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half67-58Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-58Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Niagara Purple Eagles, below favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
Venue
- Gallagher CenterNiagara Falls, NY
- Attendance552
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