Mount St. Mary's Defeats Niagara 76-63 at Home
Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Knott Arena
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 76, Niagara Purple Eagles 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Niagara Purple Eagles vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers beat Niagara Purple Eagles 76-63 at Knott Arena on February 20, 2026.
Who was favored in Niagara Purple Eagles vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers secured a decisive victory against the Niagara Purple Eagles with a final score of 76-63 at Knott Arena. This win marks the fourth consecutive victory for Mount St. Mary's over Niagara, having previously defeated them three times this season, including a 68-58 win earlier in January. The Mountaineers, with a home record of 13-15, have shown resilience in their recent games, boasting a 6-4 record in their last ten outings and currently riding a two-game winning streak.
In their recent form, Mount St. Mary's has averaged 67.7 points scored and allowed 68.0 points over their last ten games. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 69.6 points while conceding 69.8 points. The Mountaineers' performance at home has been mixed, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, but they have performed strongly away with a 4-1 record.
Conversely, the Niagara Purple Eagles, with a season record of 7-20, have struggled throughout the season. They have a 3-7 record in their last ten games and are currently on a one-game winning streak after defeating Iona 70-68. Niagara's scoring average in their last ten games stands at 63.2 points, while they have allowed an average of 65.1 points. Their away performance has been particularly challenging, with a record of 1-3 in their last four away games.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Mount St. Mary's favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 130.5. The odds for the home money line were -375.0, while Niagara's money line was at 295.0. This indicates a strong expectation for Mount St. Mary's to secure the win, which they did convincingly.
In terms of player contributions during the game, notable scoring plays included Luke McEldon, who made a crucial 4-foot hook shot and followed it up with a free throw, contributing significantly to the Mountaineers' lead. Josiah Sabino also made impactful plays, including a 26-foot three-point jumper and a layup, showcasing the offensive depth of the home team.
The conditions in Knott Arena were favorable for the Mountaineers, as they capitalized on their home court advantage. The atmosphere was likely charged, contributing to their strong performance. Viewers should have noted the effectiveness of Mount St. Mary's offense, particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead decisively.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Mount St. Mary's demonstrating their capability to win and build momentum as they approach the end of the season, while Niagara continues to seek consistency in their performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSM -7.5 | 130.5 o -115 / u -105 | Niagara Purple Eagles +295 · Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers -375 |
Leaders
- PointsLuke McEldon25Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsArlandus Keyes5Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsAbdou Khadre Kébé10Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- PointsJosiah Sabino14Niagara Purple Eagles
- AssistsBrian Griffith3Niagara Purple Eagles
- ReboundsJosiah Sabino8Niagara Purple Eagles
Recent form
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W267.7 scored · 68 allowed per game2-3 at home
- 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
- W78-68at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 17
- L50-67vs Siena SaintsJan 11
Niagara Purple Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak W163.2 scored · 65.1 allowed per game1-3 away
- W70-68vs Iona GaelsFeb 15
- L69-76vs Manhattan JaspersFeb 13
- L55-56at Quinnipiac BobcatsFeb 7
- W65-56vs Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 3
- L46-58vs Marist Red FoxesFeb 1
- L79-82vs Siena SaintsJan 30
- L70-71at Sacred Heart PioneersJan 24
- L61-62at Fairfield StagsJan 23
- L58-68vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 19
- W59-54at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 15
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 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-51 | 31-58 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 5-25 | 4-13 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 31 |
| Free throws | 22-28 | 10-16 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 52 |
| Fouls | 15 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 11 | 79 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-42Drew Larson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-42Drew Larson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-44Luke McEldon makes 4-foot dunk (Xavier Lipscomb assists)
- 2nd Half36-44Brian Griffith makes 26-foot three point jumper (Drew Larson assists)
- 2nd Half36-47Arlandus Keyes makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-47Justin Hawkins makes 3-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half38-49Luke McEldon makes layup
- 2nd Half40-49Brian Griffith makes driving layup (Justin Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half41-49Brian Griffith makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-51Anthony Arrington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-53Yakhya Diop makes layup
- 2nd Half42-53Josiah Sabino makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-53Josiah Sabino makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-56Xavier Lipscomb makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anthony Arrington assists)
- 2nd Half43-58Xavier Lipscomb makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half43-60Xavier Lipscomb makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-61Justin Amadi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-61Trenton Walters makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half45-61Trenton Walters makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half46-61Trenton Walters makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half46-63Luke McEldon makes layup
- 2nd Half47-63Landon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-63Landon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Justin Amadi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-64Trenton Walters makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half51-64Trenton Walters makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-64Kabeya Tshibangu makes 16-foot floating jump shot (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half53-65Luke McEldon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-66Luke McEldon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-68Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-70Abdou Khadre Kébé makes 3-foot dunk (Arlandus Keyes assists)
- 2nd Half55-70Kabeya Tshibangu makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half56-70Trenton Walters makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-72Luke McEldon makes 4-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half56-73Luke McEldon makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-73Kabeya Tshibangu makes 3-foot dunk (Trenton Walters assists)
- 2nd Half58-75Luke McEldon makes layup (Abdou Khadre Kébé assists)
- 2nd Half61-75Josiah Sabino makes 26-foot three point jumper (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
- 2nd Half61-76Patrick Haigh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-76Josiah Sabino makes layup (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, below favours Niagara Purple Eagles.
Venue
- Knott ArenaEmmitsburg, MD
- Attendance2520
- OfficialsMike Millione, Tyler Sandmann, Matt Millione
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