Mount St. Mary's Defeats Rider 65-55 in NCAAB Matchup
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 65, Rider Broncs 55, 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 Rider Broncs?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers beat Rider Broncs 65-55 at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) on February 13, 2026.
Who was favored in Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Rider Broncs?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.
In a matchup that saw the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers secure a victory over the Rider Broncs, the final score was 65-55. This game took place at the Alumni Gymnasium, home of the Broncs, on February 14, 2026. The Mountaineers, with an away record of 12-15, came into the game having won six of their last ten, while the Broncs, struggling with a home record of 3-21, had only managed two wins in their last ten games, marking a stark contrast in recent form.
Rider's recent performance has been challenging, as they entered the game on a two-game losing streak. Over their last ten games, they recorded a 2-8 record, averaging 65.7 points scored while allowing 77.9 points per game. Their last five games saw them score an average of 66.2 points and allow 79.6, indicating defensive struggles. In their most recent outing prior to this game, they lost to the Merrimack Warriors 47-73, which highlighted their offensive difficulties.
On the other hand, Mount St. Mary's was coming off a win against the Iona Gaels, where they scored 83 points. Their last ten games showed a 6-4 record with an average of 68.2 points scored and 69.0 points allowed. This performance was bolstered by a recent win against Rider just a few weeks prior, where they defeated them 71-61. The Mountaineers' ability to score consistently and maintain a solid defense has been key to their recent success.
In terms of home versus away performance, Rider has struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-5 in their last five games. Conversely, Mount St. Mary's has shown resilience in away games, achieving a 3-1 record in their last four away outings. This trend continued as they managed to secure a victory at Rider's home court.
The head-to-head record favored the Mountaineers, who now lead the series 2-1 over the last three meetings. The previous encounters included a close game in January 2026, where Mount St. Mary's edged out Rider by ten points, and another in February 2025, where they won by seven. Rider's sole victory in this matchup came in January 2025, where they won 66-60 at home.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted the performance of either team. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Mount St. Mary's was favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 137.5. The odds reflected the Mountaineers' stronger performance throughout the season compared to the struggling Broncs.
The game conditions were standard for a college basketball matchup, taking place indoors at the Alumni Gymnasium. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought for crucial conference standings.
As the game progressed, key moments included significant scoring plays from Mount St. Mary's Xavier Lipscomb, who made crucial baskets, including a three-pointer that extended their lead to 62-49. Rider attempted to close the gap with layups from Davis Bynum and Shemani Fuller, but ultimately fell short as Mount St. Mary's maintained control of the game.
Overall, this fixture showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Mount St. Mary's continuing their push for a better season record while Rider faced ongoing struggles. The final score of 65-55 reflects the Mountaineers' ability to capitalize on their strengths while Rider seeks to regroup and improve in future matchups.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSM -5.5 | 137.5 o -115 / u -105 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -238 · Rider Broncs +195 |
Leaders
- PointsZion Cruz22Rider Broncs
- AssistsJamir McNeil3Rider Broncs
- ReboundsCaleb Smith6Rider Broncs
- PointsAbdou Khadre Kébé15Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsArlandus Keyes5Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsAbdou Khadre Kébé10Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Recent form
Rider Broncs
Last 10: 2-8Streak L265.7 scored · 77.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L47-73vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 8
- L52-81at Marist Red FoxesFeb 6
- W81-78vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 1
- L90-95at Manhattan JaspersJan 31
- L61-71at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 24
- L85-105vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 19
- L58-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 17
- W72-68vs Iona GaelsJan 15
- L49-71vs Marist Red FoxesJan 11
- L62-68at Fairfield StagsJan 10
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W168.2 scored · 69 allowed per game3-1 away
- W83-76at Iona GaelsFeb 8
- L70-87vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 6
- 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
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 | Rider Broncs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-51 | 21-60 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 8-24 | 2-14 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 14 |
| Free throws | 5-8 | 11-17 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 18 |
| Assists | 15 | 6 |
| Steals | 2 | 12 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 26 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 82 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half27-20Xavier Lipscomb makes driving layup
- 1st Half27-21Cole McCabe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half28-21Justin Amadi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-21Xavier Lipscomb makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey Deveaux assists)
- 2nd Half31-23Flash Burton makes driving layup
- 2nd Half31-25Flash Burton makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half33-25Luke McEldon makes layup (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half33-27Zion Cruz makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half36-27Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke McEldon assists)
- 2nd Half36-29Caleb Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half36-31Jamir McNeil makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half38-31Anthony Arrington makes layup
- 2nd Half38-33Caleb Smith makes layup (Jamir McNeil assists)
- 2nd Half40-33Arlandus Keyes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-35Daniel Helterhoff makes layup (Zion Cruz assists)
- 2nd Half40-36Daniel Helterhoff makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half42-36Anthony Arrington makes layup
- 2nd Half42-38Zion Cruz makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half44-38Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half44-39Davis Bynum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-39Justin Amadi makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half46-40Jamir McNeil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-40Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-40Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-40Trey Deveaux makes 26-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half51-41Zion Cruz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-42Zion Cruz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-44Caleb Smith makes 19-foot jumper (Jamir McNeil assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Shemani Fuller makes layup
- 2nd Half54-46Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half56-46Arlandus Keyes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-49Zion Cruz makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half58-49Xavier Lipscomb makes layup
- 2nd Half59-49Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-49Xavier Lipscomb makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half62-51Davis Bynum makes layup
- 2nd Half62-52Zion Cruz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-53Zion Cruz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-55Shemani Fuller makes layup
- 2nd Half65-55Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 25-foot three point jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Rider Broncs, below favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
Venue
- Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)Lawrenceville, NJ
- Attendance1014
- OfficialsGreg Moyer, Michael Kitts, Steven Perry Jr.
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