"First, it's a mindset, and we had to change that. I've been really hard on our guys. I have been hard on my leaders, and you have to be. It's the same message for everybody. It's the same standard for everybody."
Long Island University was the first team to clinch a spot in the annual tournament. The Sharks did so by defeating Wagner in the NEC Tournament Semifinals. This was because their opponent in the championship game, Mercyhurst, is ineligible to compete in the NCAA Tournament. The Sharks earned their first spot in March Madness since combining their two campuses' athletic programs (Brooklyn and Post).
MAAC opponents meet when the Siena Saints (18-10, 11-6 MAAC) host the Saint Peter's Peacocks (15-10, 12-5 MAAC) at MVP Arena, starting at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Peacocks are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under set at 137.5 points. Siena vs. Saint Peter's Odds Siena vs. Saint Peter's Promo Codes Game Time and Information Who Will Win Siena vs. Saint Peter's?
