Quinnipiac Defeats Mount St. Mary's 80-69 in NCAAB Clash
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · M&T Bank Arena
Quinnipiac Bobcats 80, Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 69, 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 Quinnipiac Bobcats?
Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 80-69 at M&T Bank Arena on January 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Quinnipiac Bobcats?
Quinnipiac Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -425 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.
In a compelling NCAAB matchup, the Quinnipiac Bobcats secured a victory against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers with a final score of 80-69. This win highlights Quinnipiac's strong home performance, improving their home record to 12-5, while Mount St. Mary's falls to 5-12 overall.
Quinnipiac has shown solid form recently, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games. Despite a recent loss to the Manhattan Jaspers, where they fell just short at 79-80, the Bobcats have averaged 78.0 points scored and allowed 72.3 points during this stretch. Their home performance has been particularly impressive, boasting a perfect 4-0 record at home in their last ten games. In contrast, Mount St. Mary's has struggled, recording a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with an average of 68.7 points scored and 74.6 points allowed. Their away record is notably poor, now standing at 1-6.
The two teams have faced each other twice in the current season, with Quinnipiac winning both encounters decisively. Earlier in the season, they defeated Mount St. Mary's 91-57 in an away game and followed that up with a home victory of 79-70. This consistent performance against the Mountaineers adds to Quinnipiac's confidence heading into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this matchup. This factor can often play a significant role in the outcome of games, especially in tightly contested matchups.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Quinnipiac favored with a spread of -7.5 and a moneyline of -425, while Mount St. Mary's was priced at +330. The total points line was set at 150.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.
The game took place at the M&T Bank Arena under standard playing conditions, which did not appear to impact the performance of either team significantly. Viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere, with Quinnipiac displaying strong offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away from Mount St. Mary's.
Key moments in the second half included free throws from Grant Randall, who contributed crucial points to extend Quinnipiac's lead. Additionally, Abdou Khadre Kébé's three-point jumper added to the Bobcats' scoring surge, solidifying their lead as the game progressed. The final moments saw Mount St. Mary's unable to close the gap, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Overall, this game exemplified Quinnipiac's dominance at home and their ability to perform under pressure, while Mount St. Mary's continues to seek answers as they navigate a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | QUIN -7.5 | 150.5 o -110 / u -110 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +330 · Quinnipiac Bobcats -425 |
Leaders
- PointsGrant Randall25Quinnipiac Bobcats
- AssistsKeith McKnight5Quinnipiac Bobcats
- ReboundsAmarri Monroe12Quinnipiac Bobcats
- PointsArlandus Keyes17Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsXavier Lipscomb5Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke McEldon5Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Recent form
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Last 10: 7-3Streak L178 scored · 72.3 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L79-80at Manhattan JaspersJan 3
- W64-58vs Marist Red FoxesDec 29
- L66-74at Hofstra PrideDec 21
- W85-75at Monmouth HawksDec 18
- W75-71vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 13
- W72-58vs Rider BroncsDec 7
- W89-68at Iona GaelsDec 6
- W76-62vs Stonehill SkyhawksNov 30
- L91-102at UCF KnightsNov 26
- W83-75at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 23
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L168.7 scored · 74.6 allowed per game1-5 away
- 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
- W79-75vs Howard BisonNov 29
- L60-113at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 25
- L60-83at Western Michigan BroncosNov 23
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 | Quinnipiac Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-68 | 26-57 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 11-34 | 7-19 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 37 |
| Free throws | 8-10 | 21-27 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 24 |
| Fouls | 19 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 9 | 87 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-40Luke McEldon makes layup (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half40-43Amarri Monroe makes 24-foot three point jumper (Asim Jones assists)
- 2nd Half41-43Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-43Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-46Grant Randall makes 22-foot three point jumper (Keith Mcknight assists)
- 2nd Half43-46Yakhya Diop makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-48Grant Randall makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Asim Jones assists)
- 2nd Half43-50Asim Jones makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half43-52Keith Mcknight makes 2-foot dunk (Amarri Monroe assists)
- 2nd Half45-52Xavier Lipscomb makes layup
- 2nd Half45-55Asim Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper (Grant Randall assists)
- 2nd Half47-55Justin Amadi makes 3-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half47-57Amarri Monroe makes driving layup (Grant Randall assists)
- 2nd Half50-57Xavier Lipscomb makes 25-foot three point jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half50-60Grant Randall makes 22-foot three point jumper (Keith Mcknight assists)
- 2nd Half53-60Arlandus Keyes makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half55-60Justin Amadi makes layup (Luke McEldon assists)
- 2nd Half57-60Luke McEldon makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half57-62Keith Mcknight makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-63Keith Mcknight makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Keith Mcknight makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Amarri Monroe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-66Amarri Monroe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-66Luke McEldon makes layup (Anthony Arrington assists)
- 2nd Half59-68Grant Randall makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-70Asim Jones makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half59-71Amarri Monroe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-72Amarri Monroe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Justin Amadi makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-73Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73Arlandus Keyes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half64-74Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-75Spence Wewe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-76Spence Wewe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-76Anthony Arrington makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half66-77Grant Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-78Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-79Grant Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-80Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-80Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 25-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Quinnipiac Bobcats, below favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
Venue
- M&T Bank ArenaHamden, CT
- Attendance1513
- OfficialsEd Corbett Jr., Greg Moyer, Tyler Sandmann
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