Preview: Saint Francis (PA) at Long Island

NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Long Island Sharks look to continue their climb in the Northeast Conference standings when they host the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center.

The Sharks (9-7, 2-1 NEC) enter with momentum, having won three straight games, including a narrow 60-58 home victory over Mercyhurst on Thursday. Guard Malachi Davis has been instrumental, averaging 18.3 points and 6.0 assists over the winning streak. For the season, Davis leads the team, consistently impacting games as both a scorer and playmaker.

Conversely, Saint Francis (PA) (4-12, 1-2) seeks consistency after snapping a five-game skid with a 71-69 road win at Wagner on Thursday. The Red Flash have struggled defensively, allowing 84.5 points per game this season. Guard Chris Moncrief, coming off a 15-point performance against Wagner, will be a key offensive catalyst for the visitors.

The matchup pits Long Island’s recent form against a Saint Francis team searching for its first road win since early December. The Sharks have shown resilience in close games, while the Red Flash’s four victories have come by an average margin of just 5.5 points.

Long Island holds a decisive edge in the season series in recent years, having won the last six meetings. The Sharks won both matchups last season by an average of 17 points.

Saturday’s contest is the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams this season. They are scheduled to meet again in Loretto, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, Feb. 19.