Quinnipiac Edges Canisius in Close Contest
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Koessler Athletic Center
Quinnipiac Bobcats 67, Canisius Golden Griffins 63, 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 Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Canisius Golden Griffins?
Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Canisius Golden Griffins 67-63 at Koessler Athletic Center on March 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Canisius Golden Griffins?
Quinnipiac Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Quinnipiac Bobcats narrowly defeated the Canisius Golden Griffins with a final score of 67-63 at the Koessler Athletic Center. This victory marks Quinnipiac's continued dominance over Canisius, as they have now won all three meetings between the two teams this season and last, including a previous encounter earlier in February where they won 75-60.
Quinnipiac entered the game with a record of 19-12, while Canisius struggled with a 10-21 record. The Bobcats have had a mixed recent form, going 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a three-game losing streak heading into this contest. In their last five games, they averaged 66.8 points scored while allowing 67.2 points. In contrast, Canisius had a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with a recent win against Merrimack, which broke a streak of losses. Their scoring average in the last five games was 62.8 points, while they allowed 66.8 points.
At home, Canisius had a record of 1-4 in their last five games, while Quinnipiac had a better away record of 3-2 in their last five games. The Bobcats' ability to perform better on the road has been a significant factor in their success this season.
The odds for this matchup, provided by DraftKings, favored Quinnipiac with a spread of 7.5 and a money line of -375, while Canisius was set at +295. The total points over/under was set at 138.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup.
The game saw several pivotal moments, particularly in the second half. Asim Jones made two critical three-point jumpers that helped Quinnipiac regain and maintain the lead after a tight battle. Canisius fought hard to stay competitive, with Bryan Ndjonga contributing a key dunk to bring the score closer. However, free throws by Tai Turnage in the closing moments sealed the victory for Quinnipiac.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of Quinnipiac, who, despite their recent struggles, managed to secure a vital win against a determined Canisius team. The Bobcats will look to build on this momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | QUIN -7.5 | 138.5 o -108 / u -112 | Quinnipiac Bobcats -375 · Canisius Golden Griffins +295 |
Leaders
- PointsBryan Ndjonga17Canisius Golden Griffins
- AssistsMike Evbagharu5Canisius Golden Griffins
- ReboundsMike Evbagharu14Canisius Golden Griffins
- PointsAsim Jones27Quinnipiac Bobcats
- AssistsJaden Zimmerman3Quinnipiac Bobcats
- ReboundsSpence Wewe11Quinnipiac Bobcats
Recent form
Canisius Golden Griffins
Last 10: 2-8Streak W163.4 scored · 70.1 allowed per game1-4 at home
- W67-62vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 28
- L47-68at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 22
- W72-66at Rider BroncsFeb 21
- L65-69vs Manhattan JaspersFeb 15
- L63-69vs Iona GaelsFeb 14
- L60-75at Quinnipiac BobcatsFeb 6
- L56-65at Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 3
- L63-78vs Siena SaintsFeb 1
- L86-88vs Marist Red FoxesJan 31
- L55-61at Fairfield StagsJan 25
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L371.3 scored · 69.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- L76-78at Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 27
- L79-85vs Fairfield StagsFeb 22
- L49-56vs Merrimack WarriorsFeb 15
- W74-62at Siena SaintsFeb 14
- W56-55vs Niagara Purple EaglesFeb 7
- W75-60vs Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 6
- W72-65at Fairfield StagsFeb 1
- L91-98vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 31
- L64-71at Marist Red FoxesJan 24
- W77-62at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 23
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 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | Canisius Golden Griffins |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-59 | 23-60 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 5-20 | 6-26 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 23 |
| Free throws | 20-30 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 30 |
| Assists | 7 | 12 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 28 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 14 | 14 |
| Time in front | 33 | 54 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-30Asim Jones makes layup (Jaden Zimmerman assists)
- 2nd Half31-32Bryan Ndjonga makes layup
- 2nd Half34-32Keith McKnight makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaden Zimmerman assists)
- 2nd Half35-32Keith McKnight makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-32Asim Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half37-34Kahlil Singleton makes layup (Mike Evbagharu assists)
- 2nd Half37-35Kahlil Singleton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-37Mike Evbagharu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-37Grant Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-37Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-39Max Jusianiec makes layup (Bryan Ndjonga assists)
- 2nd Half41-39Asim Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half43-39Keith McKnight makes layup (Asim Jones assists)
- 2nd Half43-41Bryan Ndjonga makes layup (Mike Evbagharu assists)
- 2nd Half43-42Bryan Ndjonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-43Bryan Ndjonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-45King Ijeoma makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-45Asim Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half46-48Javante Edwards makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryan Ndjonga assists)
- 2nd Half48-48Asim Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half48-50Mike Evbagharu makes layup
- 2nd Half49-50Asim Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-52Mike Evbagharu makes layup
- 2nd Half49-54Kahlil Singleton makes layup (Mike Evbagharu assists)
- 2nd Half51-54Keith McKnight makes layup (Samson Reilly assists)
- 2nd Half51-56Myles Wilmoth makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-56Asim Jones makes 28-foot three point jumper (Keith McKnight assists)
- 2nd Half54-57Myles Wilmoth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-58Myles Wilmoth makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-58Asim Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-58Asim Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-60Bryan Ndjonga makes layup
- 2nd Half59-60Asim Jones makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-60Asim Jones makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half64-60Keith McKnight makes 1-foot dunk (Asim Jones assists)
- 2nd Half64-61Javante Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-63Bryan Ndjonga makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half65-63Tai Turnage makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-63Tai Turnage makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-63Tai Turnage makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Canisius Golden Griffins, below favours Quinnipiac Bobcats.
Venue
- Koessler Athletic CenterBuffalo, NY
- Attendance531
- OfficialsJohn Cahill Jr., Carl Luciano, Michael Palau
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