Manhattan Jaspers Defeat Niagara Purple Eagles 79-70
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Draddy Gymnasium
Manhattan Jaspers 79, Niagara Purple Eagles 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won Niagara Purple Eagles vs Manhattan Jaspers?
Manhattan Jaspers beat Niagara Purple Eagles 79-70 at Draddy Gymnasium on January 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Niagara Purple Eagles vs Manhattan Jaspers?
Manhattan Jaspers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at Draddy Gymnasium, the Manhattan Jaspers secured a 79-70 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles. This win marks a continuation of Manhattan's positive record against Niagara, as they have now won all three meetings in the past two seasons, including a previous victory earlier in the 2025 season. The Jaspers had previously defeated the Purple Eagles 72-65 at home on January 18, 2025, and 85-70 in an away game on March 2, 2025.
Entering this game, the Manhattan Jaspers held an overall record of 8-10, while the Niagara Purple Eagles struggled with a 4-12 record. The Jaspers had a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, with an average of 70.8 points scored and 75.8 points allowed. However, they were on a two-game losing streak before this matchup, having lost 70-64 to the Canisius Golden Griffins on January 10 and 73-66 to the Merrimack Warriors on January 4. At home, Manhattan had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 74.2 points scored and 74.8 points allowed.
On the other hand, Niagara had been struggling even more, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and an average of 63.7 points scored against 74.2 points allowed. They were also on a two-game losing streak, having lost 71-53 to the Iona Gaels on January 10 and 83-75 to the Fairfield Stags on January 4. The Purple Eagles had a particularly poor away record, failing to win any of their last six games on the road.
The odds from DraftKings reflected the Jaspers' favored status, with a spread of -5.5 for Manhattan, a total set at 140.5, and moneyline odds of -258.0 for the Jaspers compared to 210.0 for the Purple Eagles. This context indicated that the market viewed Manhattan as the stronger team heading into the game.
Throughout the contest, the Jaspers demonstrated their scoring capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they managed to maintain their lead despite a late push from Niagara. Key moments included Devin Dinkins making crucial free throws to extend Manhattan's lead to 77-67, along with Jaden Winston's free throws that sealed the game at 79-70.
The conditions at Draddy Gymnasium were conducive to a solid performance from the home team, and the Jaspers capitalized on their home-court advantage. As the game unfolded, viewers could observe the Jaspers' ability to execute under pressure, particularly in the final minutes when they needed to convert free throws to secure their victory.
In summary, the Manhattan Jaspers' victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles not only highlights their current dominance in this matchup but also serves as a potential turning point for their season as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MAN -5.5 | 140.5 o -115 / u -105 | Niagara Purple Eagles +210 · Manhattan Jaspers -258 |
Leaders
- PointsJaden Winston16Manhattan Jaspers
- AssistsJaden Winston9Manhattan Jaspers
- ReboundsAnthony Isaac10Manhattan Jaspers
- PointsTrenton Walters16Niagara Purple Eagles
- AssistsTrenton Walters6Niagara Purple Eagles
- ReboundsWill Shortt5Niagara Purple Eagles
Recent form
Manhattan Jaspers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.8 scored · 75.8 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L64-70vs Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 10
- L66-73at Merrimack WarriorsJan 4
- W80-79vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 3
- W74-71at Rider BroncsDec 30
- W87-81vs Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 21
- L68-75vs Furman PaladinsDec 19
- L53-82at Fordham RamsDec 13
- L68-80at Marist Red FoxesDec 7
- W70-66vs Fairfield StagsDec 6
- L78-81at Army Black KnightsNov 29
Niagara Purple Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L263.7 scored · 74.2 allowed per game0-6 away
- 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
- L66-70vs Detroit Mercy TitansNov 29
- L70-80at Howard BisonNov 22
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 | Niagara Purple Eagles | Manhattan Jaspers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-55 | 27-56 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 10-25 | 6-15 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 40 |
| Free throws | 6-7 | 19-21 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 21 |
| Assists | 22 | 18 |
| Steals | 2 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 36 |
| Fouls | 14 | 7 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 52 | 43 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-43Erik Oliver-Bush makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Jaden Winston assists)
- 2nd Half42-43Justin Hawkins makes layup
- 2nd Half42-45Jaden Winston makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-45Trenton Walters makes 31-foot three point jumper (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
- 2nd Half45-46Erik Oliver-Bush makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-46Trenton Walters makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josiah Sabino assists)
- 2nd Half48-48Jaden Winston makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-50Jaden Winston makes driving layup (Fraser Roxburgh assists)
- 2nd Half48-52Terrance Jones makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Jaden Winston assists)
- 2nd Half51-52Vice Zanki makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half51-54Jaden Winston makes 15-foot step back jumpshot (Anthony Isaac assists)
- 2nd Half53-54Justin Page makes layup (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half53-56Anthony Isaac makes layup
- 2nd Half53-58Terrance Jones makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-59Anthony Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-60Anthony Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-60Josiah Sabino makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-60Josiah Sabino makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-60Trenton Walters makes layup (Josiah Sabino assists)
- 2nd Half57-62Devin Dinkins makes layup
- 2nd Half57-63Terrance Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Terrance Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-64Reggie Prudhomme makes 15-foot jumper (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half59-65Devin Dinkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-66Devin Dinkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-66Josiah Sabino makes layup (Justin Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half61-68Anthony Isaac makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-70Anthony Isaac makes layup (Jaden Winston assists)
- 2nd Half63-70Justin Hawkins makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-71Jaden Winston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-73Anthony Isaac makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half65-73Will Shortt makes layup (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half65-74Devin Dinkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-75Devin Dinkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-75Justin Page makes driving layup (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
- 2nd Half67-76Devin Dinkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Devin Dinkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-77Trenton Walters makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-78Jaden Winston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-79Jaden Winston makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Manhattan Jaspers, below favours Niagara Purple Eagles.
Venue
- Draddy GymnasiumRiverdale, NY
- Attendance721
- OfficialsA.J. Desai, Nathan Farrell, Scott Gooden
Elsewhere
- Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
- Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
- Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
- Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond