Sacred Heart Defeats Mount St. Mary's 77-69 at Home
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · William H. Pitt Center
Sacred Heart Pioneers 77, 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 Sacred Heart Pioneers?
Sacred Heart Pioneers beat Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 77-69 at William H. Pitt Center on February 27, 2026.
Who was favored in Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?
Sacred Heart Pioneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.
In a crucial NCAAB matchup, the Sacred Heart Pioneers secured a 77-69 victory over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at the William H. Pitt Center. This win was significant for Sacred Heart, who improved their home record to 9-8 this season, while Mount St. Mary's fell to 7-9 in away games. The game showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams, with Sacred Heart entering the contest on a two-game losing streak, while Mount St. Mary's came in riding a four-game winning streak.
Sacred Heart's recent form has been inconsistent, as they recorded a 5-5 record over their last ten games, averaging 74.6 points scored per game while allowing 76.3. Their last five games saw them go 2-3, with an average of 72.6 points scored and 73.8 points allowed. Their last two games ended in narrow defeats, falling to the Marist Red Foxes and the Fairfield Stags with scores of 63-65 and 68-78, respectively. In contrast, Mount St. Mary's has been in strong form, winning seven of their last ten games and averaging 69.3 points scored while allowing only 65.5. They entered this game with a 4-1 record in their last five outings, including a dominant 68-47 win against the Canisius Golden Griffins in their most recent match.
The matchup was also notable for its previous encounters, with the teams having split their two meetings this season. Mount St. Mary's won the earlier matchup on December 4, 2025, with a score of 87-80, while Sacred Heart had lost to them 71-73 in January of the same season. The rivalry has proven to be competitive, with each team capable of taking the upper hand.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding any key players missing from either side, which suggests both teams were at full strength for this important clash. The game was also influenced by the betting market, with DraftKings setting the odds at Sacred Heart -2.5, indicating they were slight favorites to win. The total points line was set at 150.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
Conditions in the William H. Pitt Center were typical for a late February basketball game, with fans in attendance to support their home team. Viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought hard for every point. The Pioneers took control in the latter stages of the second half, with key free throws from Anquan Hill and Yann Farell helping to secure their lead.
As the game progressed, Sacred Heart demonstrated their ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities, with crucial late-game free throws contributing to their final score. The Pioneers' ability to maintain composure under pressure allowed them to close out the game effectively, ensuring they would not suffer a third consecutive loss. The final score of 77-69 reflected a solid performance from Sacred Heart, who will look to build on this victory as they approach the conclusion of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SHU -2.5 | 150.5 o -112 / u -108 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +124 · Sacred Heart Pioneers -148 |
Leaders
- PointsYann Farell17Sacred Heart Pioneers
- AssistsDashon Gittens4Sacred Heart Pioneers
- ReboundsYann Farell11Sacred Heart Pioneers
- PointsLuke McEldon19Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsArlandus Keyes4Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke McEldon11Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Recent form
Sacred Heart Pioneers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.6 scored · 76.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L63-65at Marist Red FoxesFeb 22
- L68-78at Fairfield StagsFeb 21
- W86-75vs Rider BroncsFeb 15
- W78-71vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 14
- L68-80at Manhattan JaspersFeb 7
- L87-92vs Fairfield StagsFeb 6
- L58-75at Merrimack WarriorsFeb 1
- W98-91at Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 31
- W71-70vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 24
- W69-66vs Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 23
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W469.3 scored · 65.5 allowed per game3-1 away
- W68-47vs Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 22
- W76-63vs Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 21
- W65-55at Rider BroncsFeb 14
- 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
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 | Sacred Heart Pioneers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-69 | 25-62 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 8-34 | 14-38 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 37 |
| Free throws | 7-12 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 20 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 24 |
| Assists | 13 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 18 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 45 | 48 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-38Luke McEldon makes driving layup
- 2nd Half37-41Mekhi Conner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nyle Ralph-Beyer assists)
- 2nd Half39-41Luke McEldon makes layup (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half39-44Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anquan Hill assists)
- 2nd Half41-44Luke McEldon makes 1-foot dunk (Anastasios Rozakeas assists)
- 2nd Half43-44Arlandus Keyes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-47Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-47Anastasios Rozakeas makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-49Yann Farell makes 1-foot jumper (Anquan Hill assists)
- 2nd Half45-50Dashon Gittens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-51Dashon Gittens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-51Luke McEldon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-51Mason So makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-51Luke McEldon makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-54Anquan Hill makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Conner assists)
- 2nd Half52-54Arlandus Keyes makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-57Jaden Slaughter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dashon Gittens assists)
- 2nd Half54-57Trey Deveaux makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-60Anquan Hill makes 25-foot three point jumper (Yann Farell assists)
- 2nd Half55-60Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-61Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-62Yann Farell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-62Yakhya Diop makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-64Anquan Hill makes layup
- 2nd Half59-64Anastasios Rozakeas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half62-64Anastasios Rozakeas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half62-66Anquan Hill makes layup (Dashon Gittens assists)
- 2nd Half65-66Arlandus Keyes makes 22-foot three point jumper (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half65-68Anquan Hill makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half65-70Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes layup
- 2nd Half65-71Nyle Ralph-Beyer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-71Trey Deveaux makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-71Trey Deveaux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-72Anquan Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-73Anquan Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-74Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-75Yann Farell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-75Luke McEldon makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half69-76Yann Farell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-77Yann Farell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Sacred Heart Pioneers, below favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.
Venue
- William H. Pitt CenterFairfield, CT
- Attendance1016
- OfficialsNathan Farrell, Matt Lavigne, Mike Evans
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