| MATCHUP | Mt. St. Mary's Mountaineers | Saint Peter's Peacocks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-13 | 11-7 |
| Where | Yanitelli Center, Jersey City, NJ | |
| When | Friday, January 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels enter Friday evening’s contest with a 9–4 overall record, including a 6-5 mark in conference play and a 9-1 record at home. The Gaels have compiled wins over Vermont, Bryant, Sacred Heart and the Oregon State Beavers, while dropping games to St. John’s, Akron and the Green Bay Phoenix. Earlier this season, in the Iona Gaels thrilling 83–78 victory over the Vermont Catamounts nine days ago, Iona guard Keshawn Williams accumulated 20 points (9 of 15 shooting from the field), 5 rebounds and 1 assist illustrating his ability to lead the Gaels backcourt.The Iona Gaels average 73.7 points on 43.8 percent shooting from the field and 35.3 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. The Gaels are allowing opponents 73.1 points per contest.
Senior guard CJ Anthony leads the Iona Gaels averaging 13.9 points, 3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Senior forward Lamin Sabally contributes 11.4 points, 8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals per contest, while senior forward Toby Harris averages 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
Fairfield Stags Betting Preview
The Fairfield Stags enter Friday’s contest with an 13–9 record, including a 5-6 mark in conference play and a 4-7 record on the road. The Stags have amassed wins over Manhattan, Rider, New Hampshire and the Stonehill Skyhawks, while dropping games to Penn State, Seton Hall, Columbus, Canisius and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks. More recently, in the Fairfield Stags dominant 98-62 victory over the Manhattan Jaspers earlier this month, Fairfield guard Tony Williams accumulated 16 points (5 of 8 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal.The Fairfield Stags are averaging 74 points on 43 percent shooting from the field and 33.4 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Stags are allowing opponents 73.2 points per contest.
Senior guard Braden Sparks leads the Fairfield Stags averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1 steal per game. Freshman forward Brandon Benjamin averages 14 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest anchoring the Fairfield Stags frontcourt. Senior guard Deuce Turner provides Fairfield with further backcourt stability averaging 9.1 rebounds, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest.
Why the Iona Gaels will win
• Home court edge. The Iona Gaels are 9-1 at home this season.• Frontcourt presence. Senior forward Lamin Sabally contributes 11.4 points, 8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals per contest
• Quality guard play. Senior guard CJ Anthony leads the Iona Gaels averaging 13.9 points, 3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
Why the Fairfield Stags will win
• Quality guard play. Senior guard Braden Sparks leads the Fairfield Stags backcourt averaging 17 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal per game• Frontcourt play. Freshman forward Brandon Benjamin averages 14 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest anchoring the Fairfield Stags frontcourt.