| MATCHUP | Stonehill Skyhawks | Le Moyne-Owen Magicians |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-14 | |
| Where | Ted Grant Court, Syracuse, NY | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
The Le Moyne Dolphins and the Stonehill Skyhawks will meet on Saturday afternoon in an NEC matchup at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, New York.
Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Preview
The Stonehill Skyhawks enter Saturday’s contest with an 8–14 win‑loss record, including a 5–4 mark in conference play and a 2–10 record on the road. The Skyhawks have amassed wins over Chicago State, Central Connecticut, Long Island University, and Saint Francis, while dropping games to Merrimack, Sacred Heart, and New Haven. Four days ago, in the Stonehill Skyhawks 61–59 victory over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils, Stonehill guard Hermann Koffi tallied 17 points (6 of 13 shooting from the field), 5 rebounds and 2 assists showcasing his ability to perform at a high level.
Stonehill is averaging 63.3 points on 41 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Skyhawks are allowing opponents 71 points per contest.
Junior guard Hermann Koffi leads the Stonehill Skyhawks averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Forward Ridvan Tutic provides the Skyhawks a strong interior presence averaging 8.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest. Guard Jackson Benigni adds 10.4 points per game.
Le Moyne Dolphins Betting Preview
The Le Moyne Dolphins enter Saturday’s game with an 11–11 record, including a 5–2 mark in conference play and a 5-2 record at home. The Dolphins have compiled recent wins over Wagner, Long Island, Chicago State and New Haven, while dropping games to Boston College, Central Connecticut and the Texas Longhorns. In the Le Moyne Dolphins 83–77 victory over the Long Island Sharks earlier this month, Le Moyne forward Shilo Jackson tallied 21 points, (7 of 7 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds and 2 assists showcasing his ability to lead the Dolphins frontcourt.
The Le Moyne Dolphins average 73 points on 45.3 percent shooting from the field and 35.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Shifting our attention to the defensive side of the basketball, the Dolphins are allowing opponents 75.3 points per contest.
Senior forward Shilo Jackson leads the Le Moyne Dolphins averaging 14.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 block per game. Junior guard Trent Mosquera averages 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. Sophomore guard Deng Garang contributes 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
Why the Stonehill Skyhawks will win
• Defensive edge. The Stonehill Skyhawks are allowing opponents 71 points per contest. The Dolphins are allowing 75.3 points per contest.
• Interior presence. Forward Ridvan Tutic averages 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest.
Why the Le Moyne Dolphins will win
• Home court edge. The Le Moyne Dolphins are 5–2 at home this season.
• Balanced scoring. Forward Shilo Jackson and guard Trent Mosuero provide consistent scoring production.
• Guard play. Guard Trent Mosquero averages 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
• Offensive advantage. The Le Moyne Dolphins average 73 points on 45.3 percent shooting from the field per game. Conversely, the Skyhawks are averaging a rather low 63.3 points per contest.
Stonehill Skyhawks vs. Le Moyne Dolphins Prediction
This matchup features Le Moyne’s offensive efficiency, home court edge and frontcourt stability against a Stonehill team that has improved in conference play and enters with momentum from a recent narrow win. Stonehill’s perimeter shooting gives them a path to stay competitive, but Le Moyne’s stronger efficiency metrics, deeper rotation and more reliable late‑game execution present a difficult challenge for the Skyhawks. With that said, Le Moyne has been the more consistent team when playing at home this season. Having stated that, I am backing the Le Moyne Dolphins in this game.