Merrimack Warriors Defeat Saint Peter's Peacocks 67-59
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Lawler Arena
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Who won Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Merrimack Warriors?
Merrimack Warriors beat Saint Peter's Peacocks 67-59 at Lawler Arena on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Merrimack Warriors?
Merrimack Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Merrimack Warriors secured a 67-59 victory over the Saint Peter's Peacocks at Lawler Arena. This win marks a significant turnaround for Merrimack, who had lost to the Peacocks just two weeks prior. The game showcased the Warriors' resilience and ability to bounce back from recent setbacks, particularly after their last outing against Iona, where they narrowly lost 60-61.
Merrimack entered the game with a home record of 13-9 and a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, despite a loss in their previous match. They averaged 68.3 points scored and allowed 64.7 points during this stretch. In contrast, Saint Peter's boasted an impressive away record of 11-7 and was riding a four-game winning streak, having won eight of their last ten games. The Peacocks averaged 75.5 points scored while allowing 61.8 points in their recent form.
The Warriors had a strong showing at home, maintaining an undefeated home record of 3-0 in their last three games leading up to this matchup. Meanwhile, Saint Peter's had a mixed away record of 2-2 in their last four contests. The two teams had previously met twice in the current season, with each team winning one game; Merrimack had won their earlier meeting in January 2025, while Saint Peter's took the recent encounter in January 2026.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this pivotal game. The market had priced the game with Merrimack as 2.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 134.5 points. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close records and recent performances of both teams.
The conditions in Lawler Arena appeared favorable for basketball, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for the fans. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads. Merrimack's ability to capitalize on free throws in the second half proved crucial, as they converted several key opportunities to extend their lead.
Notable scoring plays included free throws by Tye Dorset, who contributed to the Warriors' final score, and Adetokunbo Bakare, who kept the Peacocks in contention with his efforts. Ultimately, Merrimack's defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
With this victory, the Merrimack Warriors not only avenged their earlier loss to Saint Peter's but also solidified their position in the league, showcasing their potential as a formidable contender moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MRMK -2.5 | 134.5 o -108 / u -112 | Saint Peter's Peacocks +136 · Merrimack Warriors -162 |
Leaders
- PointsErnest Shelton21Merrimack Warriors
- AssistsKevair Kennedy3Merrimack Warriors
- ReboundsKC Ugwuakazi8Merrimack Warriors
- PointsEric Morgan Jr.14Saint Peter's Peacocks
- AssistsBrent Bland3Saint Peter's Peacocks
- ReboundsLucas Scroggins14Saint Peter's Peacocks
Recent form
Merrimack Warriors
Last 10: 7-3Streak L168.3 scored · 64.7 allowed per game3-0 at home
- L60-61at Iona GaelsJan 23
- W68-55at Marist Red FoxesJan 19
- W83-71vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 17
- L63-76at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 11
- W63-59at Siena SaintsJan 10
- W73-66vs Manhattan JaspersJan 4
- W75-65vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 2
- W80-72at Sacred Heart PioneersDec 29
- L59-66at Vermont CatamountsDec 14
- W59-56at Princeton TigersDec 10
Saint Peter's Peacocks
Last 10: 8-2Streak W475.5 scored · 61.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- W77-63vs Iona GaelsJan 19
- W69-58vs Rider BroncsJan 17
- W74-70at Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 15
- W76-63vs Merrimack WarriorsJan 11
- L65-70at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 10
- W69-59vs Marist Red FoxesJan 3
- W70-66at Fairfield StagsDec 30
- W116-50vs Centenary (NJ) CyclonesDec 22
- L68-76at Georgetown HoyasDec 13
- W71-43vs Niagara Purple EaglesDec 7
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 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | Merrimack Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-64 | 19-47 |
| Field goal % | 30 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 4-22 | 7-16 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 44 |
| Free throws | 17-24 | 22-25 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 28 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 19 |
| Assists | 11 | 10 |
| Steals | 7 | 11 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 20 |
| Fouls | 20 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half24-40Ernest Shelton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half25-40Brent Bland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half26-40Brent Bland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-40Lucas Scroggins makes 1-foot dunk (Eric Morgan Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half28-43Ernest Shelton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tye Dorset assists)
- 2nd Half30-43Lucas Scroggins makes 0-foot dunk (Brent Bland assists)
- 2nd Half32-43Eric Morgan Jr. makes 12-foot jumper (Adetokunbo Bakare assists)
- 2nd Half33-43Eric Morgan Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-43Lucas Scroggins makes layup
- 2nd Half35-44Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-45Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-45Elijah Perkins makes layup
- 2nd Half38-45Elijah Perkins makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-48Tye Dorset makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kevair Kennedy assists)
- 2nd Half38-49Ernest Shelton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-50Ernest Shelton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-51Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-51Eric Morgan Jr. makes 17-foot jumper (Brent Bland assists)
- 2nd Half40-54Todd Brogna makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kevair Kennedy assists)
- 2nd Half40-56Kevair Kennedy makes layup
- 2nd Half43-56Eric Morgan Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper (Elijah Perkins assists)
- 2nd Half43-59Tye Dorset makes 31-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-59Lucas Scroggins makes layup (Elijah Perkins assists)
- 2nd Half47-59Lucas Scroggins makes layup (Shaedon Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half48-59Lucas Scroggins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-59Lucas Scroggins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-61Eric Morgan Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adetokunbo Bakare assists)
- 2nd Half54-61Brent Bland makes layup
- 2nd Half55-61Brent Bland makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-62Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-63Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-63Adetokunbo Bakare makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-63Adetokunbo Bakare makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Ernest Shelton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Ernest Shelton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-65Adetokunbo Bakare makes layup (Eric Morgan Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half59-66Tye Dorset makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Tye Dorset makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Merrimack Warriors, below favours Saint Peter's Peacocks.
Venue
- Lawler ArenaNorth Andover, MA
- Attendance1812
- OfficialsJohn Gaffney, David Powell, Michael Nardone
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