Saint Francis Red Wolves Upset New Haven Chargers
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center
Saint Francis Red Wolves 73, New Haven Chargers 67, 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 Saint Francis Red Wolves vs New Haven Chargers?
Saint Francis Red Wolves beat New Haven Chargers 73-67 at Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center on February 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Saint Francis Red Wolves vs New Haven Chargers?
New Haven Chargers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center, the Saint Francis Red Wolves triumphed over the New Haven Chargers with a final score of 73-67. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it marks a significant turnaround for the Red Wolves, who have struggled throughout the season with a record of 7-22. In contrast, the Chargers, who entered the game with a record of 13-16, were looking to build on their recent success, having won three consecutive games prior to this clash.
The Red Wolves' recent form had been concerning, with only one win in their last ten games, resulting in a record of 1-8-1 during that stretch. They had been on an eight-game losing streak before this game, averaging 68.1 points scored while allowing 72.1 points per game. Their performance at home had been slightly better with a record of 1-4, but they had yet to secure a win away from home, holding an 0-4 record in that category. The Chargers, on the other hand, had shown some resilience, especially at home, where they had a record of 2-3 in their last five games and averaged 67.2 points scored against 64.8 allowed.
This matchup was particularly interesting as it was a rematch from earlier in the season, where the Chargers had previously defeated the Red Wolves 81-69 on February 1. Additionally, the teams had played to a draw earlier in the season on January 25, with a score of 0-0, adding a layer of intrigue to their latest encounter.
The injury picture was not detailed in the block, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season, impacting their overall performance. The market had priced the Chargers as 6.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -325 for New Haven and +260 for Saint Francis, indicating a strong belief in the Chargers' ability to win.
Conditions for the game were not specified, but the atmosphere in the arena was likely charged, given the stakes for both teams. The Chargers needed to maintain their winning momentum, while the Red Wolves were desperate to snap their losing streak.
As the game unfolded, the Red Wolves demonstrated resilience and determination, ultimately outscoring the Chargers in the second half. Key plays included free throws by Teshaun Steele and Gestin Liberis, which helped the Red Wolves maintain their lead late in the game. The final moments saw Saint Francis capitalize on their free throw opportunities, sealing the victory and showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
With this win, the Red Wolves not only broke their losing streak but also gained a crucial boost in confidence as they look to finish the season on a high note. The Chargers, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address the issues that led to their defeat, particularly as they prepare for their upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NHVN -6.5 | 141.5 o -112 / u -108 | Saint Francis Red Wolves +260 · New Haven Chargers -325 |
Leaders
- PointsJabri Fitzpatrick22New Haven Chargers
- AssistsAndre Pasha5New Haven Chargers
- ReboundsTeshaun Steele8New Haven Chargers
- PointsGestin Liberis19Saint Francis Red Wolves
- AssistsZion Russell3Saint Francis Red Wolves
- ReboundsGestin Liberis9Saint Francis Red Wolves
Recent form
New Haven Chargers
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W358 scored · 58.4 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W84-77at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 22
- W64-51vs Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 20
- W55-52vs Long Island University SharksFeb 14
- L76-81vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsFeb 13
- L57-63vs Chicago State CougarsFeb 7
- L55-60at Long Island University SharksFeb 6
- W81-69at Saint Francis Red WolvesFeb 1
- L51-70at Mercyhurst LakersJan 30
- D0-0vs Saint Francis Red WolvesJan 25
- L57-61vs Mercyhurst LakersJan 23
Saint Francis Red Wolves
Last 10: 1-8-1Streak L868.1 scored · 72.1 allowed per game0-4 away
- L56-65vs Wagner SeahawksFeb 21
- L89-91vs Long Island University SharksFeb 20
- L79-94vs Mercyhurst LakersFeb 14
- L59-66at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 13
- L75-80at Chicago State CougarsFeb 9
- 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
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 | New Haven Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-46 | 24-53 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 4-16 | 10-31 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 32 |
| Free throws | 17-17 | 9-16 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 56 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 20 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 16 |
| Assists | 11 | 12 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 24 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 66 | 30 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half41-32Skylar Wicks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-32Chris Moncrief makes layup
- 2nd Half43-35Jabri Fitzpatrick makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-35Zion Russell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-37Jabri Fitzpatrick makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-39Jabri Fitzpatrick makes driving layup (Aidan Losiewicz assists)
- 2nd Half47-39Chris Moncrief makes layup
- 2nd Half47-40Jabri Fitzpatrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-40Gestin Liberis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Victor Payne assists)
- 2nd Half50-42Najimi George makes layup (Andre Pasha assists)
- 2nd Half51-42Gestin Liberis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-42Gestin Liberis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-43Najimi George makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-43Ahmad Harrison makes layup (Zion Russell assists)
- 2nd Half54-46Aidan Losiewicz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Najimi George assists)
- 2nd Half55-46Zion Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-46Zion Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-49Kyle Kearson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Andre Pasha assists)
- 2nd Half57-49Chris Moncrief makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49Chris Moncrief makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-49Zion Russell makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half60-50Najimi George makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-51Najimi George makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-51Cameron Tweedy makes layup (Ahmad Harrison assists)
- 2nd Half62-54Kyle Kearson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Teshaun Steele assists)
- 2nd Half65-54Zion Russell makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ahmad Harrison assists)
- 2nd Half65-56Jabri Fitzpatrick makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-58Teshaun Steele makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half65-61Kyle Kearson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jabri Fitzpatrick assists)
- 2nd Half67-61Gestin Liberis makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-63Andre Pasha makes layup (Teshaun Steele assists)
- 2nd Half68-63Gestin Liberis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-63Gestin Liberis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-64Teshaun Steele makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-65Teshaun Steele makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-66Najimi George makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-67Najimi George makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-67Gestin Liberis makes 3-foot dunk (Chris Moncrief assists)
- 2nd Half72-67Zion Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67Zion Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours New Haven Chargers, below favours Saint Francis Red Wolves.
Venue
- Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics CenterWest Haven, CT
- Attendance50
- OfficialsChris Devlin, Josh Burton, Mamadou Ba
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