Merrimack didn’t blink Thursday. The Warriors turned a road date into a statement, beating Mount St. Mary’s 87-70 on Feb. 6, 2026, and continuing a strong stretch of form (now 14-9, coming in WWLWW). Mount St. Mary’s, searching for traction in a WLWLW run, fell to 10-14.

The headline: Merrimack’s offense set the terms

With 87 points, Merrimack controlled the game through pace and scoring pressure, forcing Mount St. Mary’s to play from behind and respond possession-by-possession. The Mount never found the counterpunch it needed to keep the game in a one- or two-possession window late.

Key swing: separation, not survival

This wasn’t a finish-line scramble. Merrimack created real distance on the scoreboard and protected it, stretching the margin into a comfortable cushion by the final horn. Mount St. Mary’s simply couldn’t generate enough stops to stabilize the game.

What it means going forward

For Merrimack, the win reinforces the direction of its season: a 14-9 profile that continues to trend upward with another decisive result. For Mount St. Mary’s, now 10-14, the loss underscores the urgency of turning its uneven form into something more sustainable—especially against opponents capable of putting up points in bunches.

Game details

League: NCAA
Season: 2025-26
Date: February 6, 2026
Venue: TBD
Final: Merrimack 87, Mount St. Mary’s 70