Mount St. Mary's Defeats Saint Peter's 70-65 in Close Contest
Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Knott Arena
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 70, Saint Peter's Peacocks 65, 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 Peter's Peacocks vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers beat Saint Peter's Peacocks 70-65 at Knott Arena on January 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers?
Saint Peter's Peacocks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers secured a 70-65 victory over the Saint Peter's Peacocks at Knott Arena. This win marks a significant achievement for the Mountaineers, who improved their home record to 7-11 while the Peacocks fell to 7-7 on the season. The game showcased the resilience of Mount St. Mary's, particularly as they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory.
Mount St. Mary's entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, struggling defensively with an average of 74.3 points allowed per game. Their scoring average during this stretch was 69.6 points. In contrast, Saint Peter's had a stronger recent form, winning six of their last ten games, with an average of 72.3 points scored and 66.3 points allowed. The Peacocks were riding a three-game winning streak leading into this matchup, demonstrating a notable improvement in their performance.
At home, Mount St. Mary's had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while their away performance was less impressive at 1-5. Conversely, Saint Peter's had a home record of 5-1 but struggled on the road with a 1-3 record in their last four away games. This fixture was particularly interesting as it featured two teams with contrasting home and away performances.
Historically, Mount St. Mary's has had the upper hand in their previous meetings against Saint Peter's, winning both matchups in the 2025 season. The most recent encounter before this game was on February 22, 2025, where Mount St. Mary's triumphed 69-58 at home. Their earlier meeting that season also saw Mount St. Mary's emerge victorious, winning 79-64 in Saint Peter's home arena.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player absences for either team, which could have influenced the game dynamics. However, the absence of key players could significantly impact a team's performance, especially in close contests like this one.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Peacocks as slight favorites with a spread of 1.5 points. The total points line was set at 141.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. The odds indicated a moneyline of +105.0 for Mount St. Mary's and -125.0 for Saint Peter's, suggesting confidence in the Peacocks' ability to win.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-January matchup, likely featuring cool temperatures and a packed venue at Knott Arena, where home fans rallied behind the Mountaineers. Such an environment can often provide a significant boost to the home team.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of critical scoring plays in the second half. Notably, Xavier Lipscomb and Arlandus Keyes made crucial free throws that helped Mount St. Mary's maintain their lead in the final minutes. The final scoring plays saw Lipscomb successfully converting two free throws to push the score to 70-63 before TJ Robinson's driving layup for Saint Peter's brought the score to 70-65, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of the NCAAB landscape, with Mount St. Mary's demonstrating their ability to overcome recent struggles and secure a vital win against a formidable opponent.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SPU -1.5 | 141.5 o -105 / u -115 | Saint Peter's Peacocks -125 · Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +105 |
Leaders
- PointsXavier Lipscomb18Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- AssistsXavier Lipscomb5Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke McEldon10Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
- PointsTJ Robinson18Saint Peter's Peacocks
- AssistsTJ Robinson3Saint Peter's Peacocks
- ReboundsJahki Gupton10Saint Peter's Peacocks
Recent form
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L269.6 scored · 74.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L69-80at Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 4
- L65-75at Merrimack WarriorsJan 2
- W66-59vs Iona GaelsDec 30
- W73-42vs Penn State Brandywine LionsDec 21
- L67-75at Drexel DragonsDec 20
- W81-73at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 13
- L56-64at Marist Red FoxesDec 6
- L80-87vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 4
- W79-75vs Howard BisonNov 29
- L60-113at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 25
Saint Peter's Peacocks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W372.3 scored · 66.3 allowed per game1-3 away
- 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
- W69-57vs Canisius Golden GriffinsDec 6
- L61-87vs Dartmouth Big GreenNov 29
- W68-66vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 22
- L70-81at Delaware Blue HensNov 19
- L61-78at VCU RamsNov 13
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 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-63 | 19-50 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 8-31 | 6-18 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 33 |
| Free throws | 21-29 | 26-32 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 20 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 30 |
| Assists | 9 | 10 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 24 |
| Fouls | 23 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 27 | 55 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-43TJ Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-45Yakhya Diop makes 1-foot dunk (Mason So assists)
- 2nd Half41-47Abdou Khadre Kébé makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-48Abdou Khadre Kébé makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half43-48Zaakir Williamson makes layup
- 2nd Half44-48Zaakir Williamson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half45-48TJ Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-48TJ Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-48Brent Bland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-48Brent Bland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-49Luke McEldon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-49Brent Bland makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-50Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-51Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-52Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-53Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53Jahki Gupton makes layup (Brent Bland assists)
- 2nd Half53-53Jahki Gupton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-54Yakhya Diop makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Brent Bland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bryce Eaton assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Xavier Lipscomb makes layup
- 2nd Half56-58Xavier Lipscomb makes layup
- 2nd Half56-59Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-59Zaakir Williamson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-59Zaakir Williamson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-60Abdou Khadre Kébé makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-61Abdou Khadre Kébé makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-64Trey Deveaux makes 22-foot three point jumper (Abdou Khadre Kébé assists)
- 2nd Half59-64TJ Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-64TJ Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-64Brent Bland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64Brent Bland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-65Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-66TJ Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-67Arlandus Keyes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-68Arlandus Keyes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-69Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Xavier Lipscomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70TJ Robinson makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, below favours Saint Peter's Peacocks.
Venue
- Knott ArenaEmmitsburg, MD
- Attendance1690
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, Robert Riley, Tony Crisp
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