- Matchup: Merrimack Warriors vs Canisius Golden Griffins
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On February 27, the Canisius Golden Griffins (9-20) will take on the Merrimack Warriors (20-9) at the Koessler Athletic Center.
The Merrimack Warriors recently faced Iona, clinching a close victory with a score of 88-86. In that game, Merrimack achieved a field goal percentage of 41.3%, hitting 26 of 63 attempts, including 11 three-pointers out of 33 tries. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 25 of 28 shots for an impressive 89.3% success rate. On the boards, Merrimack secured 29 rebounds, including 5 offensive ones, and recorded 18 assists. They also pressured their opponents into making 11 turnovers and had 9 steals. Defensively, Merrimack allowed Iona to shoot 44.1% from the field, permitting 30 baskets out of 68 attempts. Iona had 17 assists and 2 steals but fell short defensively with no blocks, shooting 75.0% from the line (12 of 16), and making 14 three-pointers from 34 attempts. Though Merrimack committed 15 fouls, Iona had 19 for the match.
Kevair Kennedy stood out in the game, contributing 20 points from 6-of-16 shooting. He played for 50 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds along with 7 assists.
Merrimack enters this matchup with a season record of 20-9. The team averages 9.8 turnovers per game while committing 16.8 fouls. They secure approximately 28.9 rebounds per contest and have amassed 358 assists this season, which places them 267th nationally. The Warriors shoot 32.7% from three-point territory (231 of 706) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 78.8%. Offensively, they score an average of 69.4 points per game (321st in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 42.0%.
On defense, the Warriors force an average of 12.7 turnovers each game and commit about 17.1 personal fouls. They rank 172nd in college basketball for assists allowed, with a season total of 372. Merrimack’s defense enables opponents to shoot 41.8% from the floor (678 of 1,623) and allows 38.8 rebounds per game. They maintain an impressive 29.6% opponent three-point shooting percentage and rank 36th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (67.5).
The Canisius Golden Griffins faced a tough matchup against Mount St. Mary’s, dropping the game 68-47. In this loss, they allowed Mount St. Mary’s to secure 32 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. Canisius achieved a three-point shooting percentage of 31.8%, making 7 out of 22 attempts, along with a free-throw success rate of 78.6% from 11 attempts. The Griffins allowed Mount St. Mary’s to shoot 45.5% from the field, facilitating 25 successful shots from 55 tries. By the end of the game, Canisius managed just 16 of 45 shots from the field (35.6%) and converted 4 of 18 three-point attempts (22.2%). They were awarded 14 free throws alongside 15 fouls committed by Mount St. Mary’s, resulting in 14 attempts for the Griffins. They also saw 17 turnovers and made 8 steals but only recorded 24 rebounds (19 defensive and 5 offensive).
Kahlil Singleton made significant contributions for Canisius, scoring 15 points with a shooting percentage of 42.9% (6 of 14). He logged 37 minutes on the court and secured 4 rebounds with 1 assist.
Canisius’ current record stands at 9-20, with the team averaging 17.5 fouls per game and converting 71.1% of free throws. They average 11.9 assists per game (ranking 320th nationally) and commit 12.9 turnovers per contest. Throughout the season, they have scored a total of 1,821 points, equating to 62.8 points per game, with a rebounding average of 33.3. Offensively, they shoot 40.0% from the field, ranking 359th in the NCAA.
Defensively, Canisius allows opponents a 33.2% shooting percentage from three-point range (232 of 699) and permits 72.1% on free throws. They allow an average of 14.0 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 238th and 161st, respectively. Canisius holds a 99th national ranking in points allowed per game at 70.9 and forces 10.9 turnovers while allowing a field goal percentage of 45.1% (ranked 246th nationally).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Merrimack
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