Sam Federman
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Sam Federman
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· Oct 13
It's here.
The 2025-26 MAAC Season Preview with 31,166 words and 76 pages of MAAC Content.
- Previews of every team
- Q&A with Amarri Monroe and Dan Geriot
- Preseason All-Conference
- Preseason Power Rankings
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The 2025-26 MAAC Season Preview with 31,166 words and 76 pages of MAAC Content.
- Previews of every team
- Q&A with Amarri Monroe and Dan Geriot
- Preseason All-Conference
- Preseason Power Rankings
midmajormadness.com/metro-atlant...
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February 18, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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MAAC Standings
1. Merrimack (14-2)
2. Saint Peter's (12-4)
3. Siena (11-5)
4. Quinnipiac (11-6)
5. Marist (10-7)
6. Mount St. Mary's (8-8)
7. Fairfield (8-8)
8. Manhattan (8-9)
9. Sacred Heart (8-9)
10. Iona (7-9)
11. Niagara (4-12)
12. Canisius (3-13)
13. Rider (2-14)
1. Merrimack (14-2)
2. Saint Peter's (12-4)
3. Siena (11-5)
4. Quinnipiac (11-6)
5. Marist (10-7)
6. Mount St. Mary's (8-8)
7. Fairfield (8-8)
8. Manhattan (8-9)
9. Sacred Heart (8-9)
10. Iona (7-9)
11. Niagara (4-12)
12. Canisius (3-13)
13. Rider (2-14)
February 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
MAAC Standings
1. Merrimack (14-2)
2. Saint Peter's (12-4)
3. Siena (11-5)
4. Quinnipiac (11-6)
5. Marist (10-7)
6. Mount St. Mary's (8-8)
7. Fairfield (8-8)
8. Manhattan (8-9)
9. Sacred Heart (8-9)
10. Iona (7-9)
11. Niagara (4-12)
12. Canisius (3-13)
13. Rider (2-14)
1. Merrimack (14-2)
2. Saint Peter's (12-4)
3. Siena (11-5)
4. Quinnipiac (11-6)
5. Marist (10-7)
6. Mount St. Mary's (8-8)
7. Fairfield (8-8)
8. Manhattan (8-9)
9. Sacred Heart (8-9)
10. Iona (7-9)
11. Niagara (4-12)
12. Canisius (3-13)
13. Rider (2-14)
Merrimack 44
Quinnipiac 41
3:15 | 2H
Quinnipiac has wasted three possessions with two lobs and an ill-advised Tai Turnage three, but the Bobcats have gotten enough stops to keep this game at one possession, and Grant Randall is headed to the line for two shots.
Quinnipiac 41
3:15 | 2H
Quinnipiac has wasted three possessions with two lobs and an ill-advised Tai Turnage three, but the Bobcats have gotten enough stops to keep this game at one possession, and Grant Randall is headed to the line for two shots.
February 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Merrimack 44
Quinnipiac 41
3:15 | 2H
Quinnipiac has wasted three possessions with two lobs and an ill-advised Tai Turnage three, but the Bobcats have gotten enough stops to keep this game at one possession, and Grant Randall is headed to the line for two shots.
Quinnipiac 41
3:15 | 2H
Quinnipiac has wasted three possessions with two lobs and an ill-advised Tai Turnage three, but the Bobcats have gotten enough stops to keep this game at one possession, and Grant Randall is headed to the line for two shots.
McKnight goes high-low to Randall and we go to the U8 with 6:28 to play. Merrimack 42, Quinnipiac 41.
Riveting MAAC basketball game.
Riveting MAAC basketball game.
February 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM
McKnight goes high-low to Randall and we go to the U8 with 6:28 to play. Merrimack 42, Quinnipiac 41.
Riveting MAAC basketball game.
Riveting MAAC basketball game.
Merrimack takes the lead. KC Ugwuakazi drives to the basket and scores. 38-37 Warriors on a 7-0 run
February 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Merrimack takes the lead. KC Ugwuakazi drives to the basket and scores. 38-37 Warriors on a 7-0 run
Huge shot by Ernest Shelton from the left wing. The first three Merrimack has made since the opening minutes. Quinnipiac's lead has been trimmed to 37-36 with 10:35 to play, and Asim Jones traveled to give Merrimack the ball back.
February 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Huge shot by Ernest Shelton from the left wing. The first three Merrimack has made since the opening minutes. Quinnipiac's lead has been trimmed to 37-36 with 10:35 to play, and Asim Jones traveled to give Merrimack the ball back.
First points of the second half go to Jaden Zimmerman, picking up a ball poked loose by Kennedy and finding a spot for Quinnipiac's first triple of the afternoon.
Then, Zimmerman gets downhill and dishes to Randall for an and-1. Bobcats take their largest lead. 27-21
Then, Zimmerman gets downhill and dishes to Randall for an and-1. Bobcats take their largest lead. 27-21
February 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM
First points of the second half go to Jaden Zimmerman, picking up a ball poked loose by Kennedy and finding a spot for Quinnipiac's first triple of the afternoon.
Then, Zimmerman gets downhill and dishes to Randall for an and-1. Bobcats take their largest lead. 27-21
Then, Zimmerman gets downhill and dishes to Randall for an and-1. Bobcats take their largest lead. 27-21
MAAC HALFTIME
Merrimack 21-21 Quinnipiac
Iona 30-34 Niagara
Siena 36-29 Marist
Rider 30-49 Sacred Heart
Fairfield 23-43 Saint Peter's
Merrimack 21-21 Quinnipiac
Iona 30-34 Niagara
Siena 36-29 Marist
Rider 30-49 Sacred Heart
Fairfield 23-43 Saint Peter's
February 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
MAAC HALFTIME
Merrimack 21-21 Quinnipiac
Iona 30-34 Niagara
Siena 36-29 Marist
Rider 30-49 Sacred Heart
Fairfield 23-43 Saint Peter's
Merrimack 21-21 Quinnipiac
Iona 30-34 Niagara
Siena 36-29 Marist
Rider 30-49 Sacred Heart
Fairfield 23-43 Saint Peter's
Merrimack 17
Quinnipiac 17
3:15 | 1H
Ernest Shelton missed a few threes in a row, including one off a Brogna offensive rebound. Warriors have missed their last seven threes, Shelton his last five. Quinnipiac is just 6-31 from the field.
Quinnipiac 17
3:15 | 1H
Ernest Shelton missed a few threes in a row, including one off a Brogna offensive rebound. Warriors have missed their last seven threes, Shelton his last five. Quinnipiac is just 6-31 from the field.
February 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Merrimack 17
Quinnipiac 17
3:15 | 1H
Ernest Shelton missed a few threes in a row, including one off a Brogna offensive rebound. Warriors have missed their last seven threes, Shelton his last five. Quinnipiac is just 6-31 from the field.
Quinnipiac 17
3:15 | 1H
Ernest Shelton missed a few threes in a row, including one off a Brogna offensive rebound. Warriors have missed their last seven threes, Shelton his last five. Quinnipiac is just 6-31 from the field.
Quinnipiac 12
Merrimack 12
7:58 | 1H
I'm having a blast watching these two teams defend each other. Merrimack's zone has Quinnipiac's driving and cutting attack stifled, while Quinnipiac has thrown Merrimack out of rhythm by switching everything with length on the ball.
Merrimack 12
7:58 | 1H
I'm having a blast watching these two teams defend each other. Merrimack's zone has Quinnipiac's driving and cutting attack stifled, while Quinnipiac has thrown Merrimack out of rhythm by switching everything with length on the ball.
February 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Quinnipiac 12
Merrimack 12
7:58 | 1H
I'm having a blast watching these two teams defend each other. Merrimack's zone has Quinnipiac's driving and cutting attack stifled, while Quinnipiac has thrown Merrimack out of rhythm by switching everything with length on the ball.
Merrimack 12
7:58 | 1H
I'm having a blast watching these two teams defend each other. Merrimack's zone has Quinnipiac's driving and cutting attack stifled, while Quinnipiac has thrown Merrimack out of rhythm by switching everything with length on the ball.
After Merrimack scored the first nine, Quinnipiac has scored the last eight.
Monroe on the offensive glass from Randall's missed three, and it's a one-point game. Bobcats will have a chance for the killshot as Kennedy travels.
Monroe on the offensive glass from Randall's missed three, and it's a one-point game. Bobcats will have a chance for the killshot as Kennedy travels.
February 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
After Merrimack scored the first nine, Quinnipiac has scored the last eight.
Monroe on the offensive glass from Randall's missed three, and it's a one-point game. Bobcats will have a chance for the killshot as Kennedy travels.
Monroe on the offensive glass from Randall's missed three, and it's a one-point game. Bobcats will have a chance for the killshot as Kennedy travels.
Merrimack 9
Quinnipiac 2
15:28 | 1H
Spence Wewe gets Quinnipiac on the board, and then Shelton misses a three, but the Bobcats give it right back as Randall dropped a pass from Turnage that would've led to a corner three. Merrimack 3-4 from three, two from Marrero
Quinnipiac 2
15:28 | 1H
Spence Wewe gets Quinnipiac on the board, and then Shelton misses a three, but the Bobcats give it right back as Randall dropped a pass from Turnage that would've led to a corner three. Merrimack 3-4 from three, two from Marrero
February 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Merrimack 9
Quinnipiac 2
15:28 | 1H
Spence Wewe gets Quinnipiac on the board, and then Shelton misses a three, but the Bobcats give it right back as Randall dropped a pass from Turnage that would've led to a corner three. Merrimack 3-4 from three, two from Marrero
Quinnipiac 2
15:28 | 1H
Spence Wewe gets Quinnipiac on the board, and then Shelton misses a three, but the Bobcats give it right back as Randall dropped a pass from Turnage that would've led to a corner three. Merrimack 3-4 from three, two from Marrero
Starting lineups for Merrimack/Quinnipiac
Merrimack: Kevair Kennedy, Tye Dorset, Andres Marrero, Ernest Shelton, Todd Brogna
Quinnipiac: Asim Jones, Jaden Zimmerman, Amarri Monroe, Grant Randall, Spence Wewe
Merrimack: Kevair Kennedy, Tye Dorset, Andres Marrero, Ernest Shelton, Todd Brogna
Quinnipiac: Asim Jones, Jaden Zimmerman, Amarri Monroe, Grant Randall, Spence Wewe
February 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Starting lineups for Merrimack/Quinnipiac
Merrimack: Kevair Kennedy, Tye Dorset, Andres Marrero, Ernest Shelton, Todd Brogna
Quinnipiac: Asim Jones, Jaden Zimmerman, Amarri Monroe, Grant Randall, Spence Wewe
Merrimack: Kevair Kennedy, Tye Dorset, Andres Marrero, Ernest Shelton, Todd Brogna
Quinnipiac: Asim Jones, Jaden Zimmerman, Amarri Monroe, Grant Randall, Spence Wewe
FINAL: UConn 79, Georgetown 75
Exhale, Husky fans. That was way closer than it needed to be, but UConn picks up its 13th Big East win of the season.
UConn was just 39% from the field and 4-17 from 3 in the second half, nearly gave up a 14 point lead.
Exhale, Husky fans. That was way closer than it needed to be, but UConn picks up its 13th Big East win of the season.
UConn was just 39% from the field and 4-17 from 3 in the second half, nearly gave up a 14 point lead.
February 15, 2026 at 3:22 AM
FINAL: UConn 79, Georgetown 75
Exhale, Husky fans. That was way closer than it needed to be, but UConn picks up its 13th Big East win of the season.
UConn was just 39% from the field and 4-17 from 3 in the second half, nearly gave up a 14 point lead.
Exhale, Husky fans. That was way closer than it needed to be, but UConn picks up its 13th Big East win of the season.
UConn was just 39% from the field and 4-17 from 3 in the second half, nearly gave up a 14 point lead.
Rikus Schulte misses the front-end of a one-and-one that could've tied the game. Roor Akhuar gets tied up on the rebound, and it's Rhody ball with 2 minutes left.
February 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Rikus Schulte misses the front-end of a one-and-one that could've tied the game. Roor Akhuar gets tied up on the rebound, and it's Rhody ball with 2 minutes left.
Fordham has been heavy on straight dribble penetration in the second half, most of the screens have been DHOs or slips to avoid the hedge. Reaves getting into the paint a ton.
Varying success. Henry missed two critical FTs a minute or so ago after a dribble drive.
Varying success. Henry missed two critical FTs a minute or so ago after a dribble drive.
It's a two-point game in Kingston. Rikus Schulte with back-to-back buckets in the paint and a really impressive defensive rebound in between them.
Archie Miller calls timeout. Rhody 60, Fordham 58. 2:44 to play.
Archie Miller calls timeout. Rhody 60, Fordham 58. 2:44 to play.
February 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Fordham has been heavy on straight dribble penetration in the second half, most of the screens have been DHOs or slips to avoid the hedge. Reaves getting into the paint a ton.
Varying success. Henry missed two critical FTs a minute or so ago after a dribble drive.
Varying success. Henry missed two critical FTs a minute or so ago after a dribble drive.
It's a two-point game in Kingston. Rikus Schulte with back-to-back buckets in the paint and a really impressive defensive rebound in between them.
Archie Miller calls timeout. Rhody 60, Fordham 58. 2:44 to play.
Archie Miller calls timeout. Rhody 60, Fordham 58. 2:44 to play.
February 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
It's a two-point game in Kingston. Rikus Schulte with back-to-back buckets in the paint and a really impressive defensive rebound in between them.
Archie Miller calls timeout. Rhody 60, Fordham 58. 2:44 to play.
Archie Miller calls timeout. Rhody 60, Fordham 58. 2:44 to play.
Myles Corey hits a big shot from the left wing and Rhody's lead is back to eight with five minutes to go.
February 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Myles Corey hits a big shot from the left wing and Rhody's lead is back to eight with five minutes to go.
Rhode Island 54
Fordham 47
7:37 | 2H
It'll be Rhody heading to the line as Bodija picks up his fourth foul. Wonder how Magpayo manages the lineup over the next few minutes with that in mind. Itejere found Crawford for a nice layup, then Hinton made a jumper. Akhuar responded with 3
Fordham 47
7:37 | 2H
It'll be Rhody heading to the line as Bodija picks up his fourth foul. Wonder how Magpayo manages the lineup over the next few minutes with that in mind. Itejere found Crawford for a nice layup, then Hinton made a jumper. Akhuar responded with 3
February 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Rhode Island 54
Fordham 47
7:37 | 2H
It'll be Rhody heading to the line as Bodija picks up his fourth foul. Wonder how Magpayo manages the lineup over the next few minutes with that in mind. Itejere found Crawford for a nice layup, then Hinton made a jumper. Akhuar responded with 3
Fordham 47
7:37 | 2H
It'll be Rhody heading to the line as Bodija picks up his fourth foul. Wonder how Magpayo manages the lineup over the next few minutes with that in mind. Itejere found Crawford for a nice layup, then Hinton made a jumper. Akhuar responded with 3
Rhode Island is 7-13 from beyond the arc today and 3-3 in the second half. The latest from Jonah Hinton just triggered a Mike Magpayo timeout as the hosts go back ahead by 11 with 11:40 to play.
February 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Rhode Island is 7-13 from beyond the arc today and 3-3 in the second half. The latest from Jonah Hinton just triggered a Mike Magpayo timeout as the hosts go back ahead by 11 with 11:40 to play.
The Tyler Cochran show has continued. He's got 21 of Rhody's 45 today, connecting from the corner to extend the lead back to nine.
February 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The Tyler Cochran show has continued. He's got 21 of Rhody's 45 today, connecting from the corner to extend the lead back to nine.
Fordham twice cut the lead down to four, but Rhody responded both times. Itejere first, and then Cochran from 12 feet, where he's made a living against the zone.
18 points on 8-9 for Cochran, and Rhody leads 42-36. Archie Miller calls a quick timeout.
18 points on 8-9 for Cochran, and Rhody leads 42-36. Archie Miller calls a quick timeout.
February 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Fordham twice cut the lead down to four, but Rhody responded both times. Itejere first, and then Cochran from 12 feet, where he's made a living against the zone.
18 points on 8-9 for Cochran, and Rhody leads 42-36. Archie Miller calls a quick timeout.
18 points on 8-9 for Cochran, and Rhody leads 42-36. Archie Miller calls a quick timeout.
Rhode Island 38
Fordham 31
15:49 | 2H
Three turnovers in a row for Rhody in the teeth of Fordham's zone and the Rams use a mini-run to get back within seven. Akhuar hits a three, Schulte a layup, and it's Fordham ball after the media.
Fordham 31
15:49 | 2H
Three turnovers in a row for Rhody in the teeth of Fordham's zone and the Rams use a mini-run to get back within seven. Akhuar hits a three, Schulte a layup, and it's Fordham ball after the media.
February 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Rhode Island 38
Fordham 31
15:49 | 2H
Three turnovers in a row for Rhody in the teeth of Fordham's zone and the Rams use a mini-run to get back within seven. Akhuar hits a three, Schulte a layup, and it's Fordham ball after the media.
Fordham 31
15:49 | 2H
Three turnovers in a row for Rhody in the teeth of Fordham's zone and the Rams use a mini-run to get back within seven. Akhuar hits a three, Schulte a layup, and it's Fordham ball after the media.
A three from Myles Corey and a bulldozing drive from Tyler Cochran, and Rhody has reinstated its largest lead, 36-24, in the opening minutes of the second half.
An early timeout for Mike Magpayo.
An early timeout for Mike Magpayo.
February 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A three from Myles Corey and a bulldozing drive from Tyler Cochran, and Rhody has reinstated its largest lead, 36-24, in the opening minutes of the second half.
An early timeout for Mike Magpayo.
An early timeout for Mike Magpayo.
HALFTIME: Rhode Island 31, Fordham 24
Fordham is probably glad to go into the half only down by seven. Dejour Reaves hit a three with under a minute left to get back within single digits, but missed one that would've cut it to four at the buzzer.
URI led by as many as 12.
Fordham is probably glad to go into the half only down by seven. Dejour Reaves hit a three with under a minute left to get back within single digits, but missed one that would've cut it to four at the buzzer.
URI led by as many as 12.
February 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
HALFTIME: Rhode Island 31, Fordham 24
Fordham is probably glad to go into the half only down by seven. Dejour Reaves hit a three with under a minute left to get back within single digits, but missed one that would've cut it to four at the buzzer.
URI led by as many as 12.
Fordham is probably glad to go into the half only down by seven. Dejour Reaves hit a three with under a minute left to get back within single digits, but missed one that would've cut it to four at the buzzer.
URI led by as many as 12.