New Haven Chargers Defeat Stonehill Skyhawks 70-55
Friday, January 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Merkert Gymnasium
New Haven Chargers 70, Stonehill Skyhawks 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won New Haven Chargers vs Stonehill Skyhawks?
New Haven Chargers beat Stonehill Skyhawks 70-55 at Merkert Gymnasium on January 2, 2026.
Who was favored in New Haven Chargers vs Stonehill Skyhawks?
Stonehill Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup at Merkert Gymnasium, the New Haven Chargers secured a 70-55 victory over the Stonehill Skyhawks. This game was particularly significant as it marked a continuation of New Haven's efforts to improve their season record, moving to 7-8 overall, while Stonehill fell to 3-12. Both teams entered the game struggling, with New Haven on a four-game losing streak and Stonehill having lost their last two games. The Chargers had a recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 70.2 points scored and 65.2 points allowed, while the Skyhawks recorded just 2 wins in their last ten, averaging 66.3 points scored and 73.7 points allowed.
At home, Stonehill had a record of 2-2, but their overall performance had been dismal, particularly in away games where they had not won any of their last six. New Haven's away record stood at 1-5, but they had shown more promise in their home games with a 4-0 record there. The odds from DraftKings favored Stonehill slightly, with a spread of -1.5, but the Chargers proved the odds wrong with a strong performance.
The game unfolded with New Haven establishing control early on. Despite Stonehill's efforts to close the gap, the Chargers maintained their lead throughout. Notable scoring plays included a tip-in layup by Stefano Faloppa and a series of free throws from Chas Stinson, who contributed significantly to Stonehill's scoring in the second half. However, the Chargers' defense held strong, limiting Stonehill's scoring opportunities.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were likely affected by the typical mid-season wear and tear. The conditions of the game were not detailed, but the indoor setting of Merkert Gymnasium typically favors a fast-paced game, which New Haven capitalized on.
Viewers should have noted the Chargers' ability to exploit their opponents' weaknesses, particularly in the paint, where they executed several effective layups. The final score reflected the Chargers' dominance, as they outscored the Skyhawks 70-55, marking a solid performance that may help shift the momentum for New Haven as they look to improve their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STO -1.5 | 128.5 o -110 / u -110 | New Haven Chargers -102 · Stonehill Skyhawks -118 |
Leaders
- PointsChas Stinson14Stonehill Skyhawks
- AssistsChas Stinson3Stonehill Skyhawks
- ReboundsRidvan Tutic10Stonehill Skyhawks
- PointsNajimi George14New Haven Chargers
- AssistsJabri Fitzpatrick6New Haven Chargers
- ReboundsTeshaun Steele7New Haven Chargers
Recent form
Stonehill Skyhawks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L266.3 scored · 73.7 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L48-77at Syracuse OrangeDec 23
- L58-59at New Hampshire WildcatsDec 17
- W101-60vs Vermont State Johnson BadgersDec 13
- L65-77at Bryant BulldogsDec 2
- L62-76at Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 30
- L64-75vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 26
- W74-70vs Lafayette LeopardsNov 21
- L57-96at Iowa State CyclonesNov 18
- L63-74vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 15
- L71-73at Fairfield StagsNov 15
New Haven Chargers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L470.2 scored · 65.2 allowed per game1-5 away
- L53-96at Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 30
- L47-65at Fordham RamsDec 22
- L64-70at NJIT HighlandersDec 11
- L63-67at Boston College EaglesDec 6
- W92-69vs Mitchell MarinersNov 30
- W78-47vs Salve Regina SeahawksNov 26
- W122-51vs Vermont State Lyndon HornetsNov 22
- L45-68at Seton Hall PiratesNov 19
- W65-52vs Delaware State HornetsNov 15
- W73-67at UMass Lowell River HawksNov 10
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 24-11 | - | 15-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 17-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Le Moyne | 15-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| New Haven | 14-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Wagner | 14-17 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 12-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 11-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Saint Francis | 7-24 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | New Haven Chargers | Stonehill Skyhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-58 | 20-57 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 10-23 | 6-19 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 32 |
| Free throws | 6-9 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 26 |
| Assists | 16 | 10 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 9 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 28 |
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 53 | 42 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half25-28Najimi George makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half28-28Najimi George makes 26-foot three point jumper (Stefano Faloppa assists)
- 1st Half28-31Raymond Espinal-Guzman makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chas Stinson assists)
- 1st Half30-31Stefano Faloppa makes layup (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 1st Half32-31Jabri Fitzpatrick makes driving layup (Stefano Faloppa assists)
- 1st Half33-31Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half36-31Aidan Losiewicz makes 27-foot three point jumper (Andre Pasha assists)
- 2nd Half38-31Jabri Fitzpatrick makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-31Najimi George makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half41-32Chas Stinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-33Chas Stinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-33Najimi George makes 31-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-33Kheni Briggs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-33Stefano Faloppa makes 20-foot jumper (Najimi George assists)
- 2nd Half47-35Raymond Espinal-Guzman makes layup
- 2nd Half49-35Najimi George makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-36Raymond Espinal-Guzman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-37Raymond Espinal-Guzman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-37Teshaun Steele makes layup
- 2nd Half53-37Aidan Losiewicz makes layup (Najimi George assists)
- 2nd Half53-39Raymond Espinal-Guzman makes 8-foot jumper (Rex Sunderland assists)
- 2nd Half55-39Aidan Losiewicz makes 6-foot dunk (Teshaun Steele assists)
- 2nd Half55-41Ridvan Tutic makes layup
- 2nd Half57-41Andre Pasha makes 17-foot hook shot (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half57-42Davante Hackett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-45Davante Hackett makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pearse McGuinn assists)
- 2nd Half60-45Andre Pasha makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half60-46Chas Stinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-47Chas Stinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-47Stefano Faloppa makes layup (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half64-47Kheni Briggs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-49Hermann Koffi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-49Stefano Faloppa makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half66-51Ridvan Tutic makes layup
- 2nd Half66-52Chas Stinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-53Chas Stinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Chas Stinson makes layup (Trenton Ruth assists)
- 2nd Half68-55Kheni Briggs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-55Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-55Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Stonehill Skyhawks, below favours New Haven Chargers.
Venue
- Merkert GymnasiumSouth Easton, MA
- Attendance116
- OfficialsChris Devlin, David Powell, Mamadou Ba
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