Chicago State Tops Saint Francis in Close Contest
Monday, February 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Jones Convocation Center
Chicago State Cougars 80, Saint Francis Red Wolves 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Saint Francis Red Wolves vs Chicago State Cougars?
Chicago State Cougars beat Saint Francis Red Wolves 80-75 at Jones Convocation Center on February 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Saint Francis Red Wolves vs Chicago State Cougars?
Chicago State Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at the Jones Convocation Center, the Chicago State Cougars defeated the Saint Francis Red Wolves with a final score of 80-75. This victory marked an important win for the Cougars, who had been struggling throughout the season with a home record of 5-20 and a recent form of 2-8 in their last ten games. Their latest win against the New Haven Chargers on February 7, 2026, provided a much-needed boost as they entered this game on a one-game winning streak.
The Cougars averaged 64.0 points scored per game while allowing 71.4 points over their last ten games, showcasing a defensive vulnerability that they managed to overcome in this contest. Notably, they had previously faced the Red Wolves just weeks earlier on January 24, 2026, where they lost 60-81, adding extra motivation for this rematch.
On the other hand, the Saint Francis Red Wolves entered the game with a record of 6-18 and had been on a three-game losing streak. Their recent form showed a record of 4-5-1 in the last ten games, with an average of 69.5 points scored and 70.2 points allowed. The Red Wolves had also played well at home, with a 3-2 record, but struggled on the road, reflected in their 1-3 away record.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Red Wolves had dominated the series, winning all three previous meetings in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. This included a decisive victory earlier in the season, which the Cougars were eager to avenge.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which contributed to a competitive atmosphere. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had set the spread at Chicago State -3.5, with a total of 144.5 points for the game. The odds reflected a close contest, with Chicago State favored to win, but not by a wide margin.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather factors affecting play, as is typical in indoor basketball. Fans were treated to a back-and-forth contest, with several lead changes and moments of high tension.
Key scoring plays in the second half highlighted the competitive nature of the game. Ahmad Harrison's 15-foot pullup jump shot, assisted by Victor Payne, brought the score to 75-71 in favor of Chicago State. Gestin Liberis responded for the Red Wolves with a layup, narrowing the gap to 75-73. Doyel Cockrill III then made crucial free throws to extend the Cougars' lead to 78-75, while Corey Sands capped off the scoring with two more free throws, sealing the victory at 80-75.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Chicago State Cougars, who managed to turn their season around with this win, while the Saint Francis Red Wolves continued to struggle in their recent performances. The Cougars' ability to execute in critical moments proved decisive, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CHST -3.5 | 144.5 o -108 / u -112 | Saint Francis Red Wolves +136 · Chicago State Cougars -162 |
Leaders
- PointsMarcus Tankersley19Chicago State Cougars
- AssistsMarcus Tankersley4Chicago State Cougars
- ReboundsDoyel Cockrill III9Chicago State Cougars
- PointsZion Russell23Saint Francis Red Wolves
- AssistsZion Russell5Saint Francis Red Wolves
- ReboundsCameron Tweedy11Saint Francis Red Wolves
Recent form
Chicago State Cougars
Last 10: 2-8Streak W164 scored · 71.4 allowed per game1-3 at home
- W63-57at New Haven ChargersFeb 7
- L67-78at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsFeb 6
- W78-74vs Mercyhurst LakersJan 31
- L59-61at Mercyhurst LakersJan 25
- L60-81at Saint Francis Red WolvesJan 24
- L56-62vs New Haven ChargersJan 20
- L57-72vs Le Moyne DolphinsJan 17
- L82-85at Stonehill SkyhawksJan 10
- L63-70at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 8
- L55-74vs Long Island University SharksJan 4
Saint Francis Red Wolves
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L369.5 scored · 70.2 allowed per game1-3 away
- L84-86at Le Moyne DolphinsFeb 7
- L89-98at Mercyhurst LakersFeb 6
- L69-81vs New Haven ChargersFeb 1
- D0-0at New Haven ChargersJan 25
- W81-60vs Chicago State CougarsJan 24
- W63-61vs Stonehill SkyhawksJan 19
- L90-98vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsJan 17
- L63-67at Long Island University SharksJan 10
- W71-69at Wagner SeahawksJan 9
- W85-82vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsJan 4
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 | Saint Francis Red Wolves | Chicago State Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-53 | 24-55 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 6-30 | 6-21 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 29 |
| Free throws | 21-28 | 26-33 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 11 |
| Steals | 4 | 12 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 30 |
| Fouls | 22 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 10 | 87 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-57CJ Ray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Marcus Tankersley assists)
- 2nd Half44-59Joseph Owens makes layup
- 2nd Half46-59Gestin Liberis makes layup (Victor Payne assists)
- 2nd Half46-61Marcus Tankersley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-63Doyel Cockrill III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-62Doyel Cockrill III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-63Victor Payne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-64Marcus Tankersley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-65Marcus Tankersley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-66Corey Sands makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-67Corey Sands makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-67Ahmad Harrison makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-67Cameron Tweedy makes layup (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half54-67Zion Russell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Gestin Liberis assists)
- 2nd Half54-68Marcus Tankersley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-68Gestin Liberis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-68Gestin Liberis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-69Marcus Tankersley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-70Marcus Tankersley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-71Corey Sands makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-71Ahmad Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Ahmad Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-71Ahmad Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-72Joseph Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-73Joseph Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-73Cameron Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-73Cameron Tweedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-73Zion Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-75Braelon Bush makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-75Zion Russell makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half66-75Zion Russell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-75Ahmad Harrison makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-75Ahmad Harrison makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Victor Payne assists)
- 2nd Half73-75Gestin Liberis makes layup
- 2nd Half73-76Doyel Cockrill III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-76Cameron Tweedy makes layup (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half75-77Doyel Cockrill III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-78Doyel Cockrill III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-79Corey Sands makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-80Corey Sands makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago State Cougars, below favours Saint Francis Red Wolves.
Venue
- Jones Convocation CenterChicago, IL
- Attendance27
- OfficialsScott Gooden, Michael Kashirsky, Tony Santiago
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