MOUNT ST. MARY'S (13-13, 9-8 MAAC) at CANISIUS (4-22, 2-15 MAAC)
Saturday, Feb. 21 | 1 p.m.
Buffalo, N.Y. | Koessler Athletic Center
 
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 20, 2026) – After clinching a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) postseason berth Thursday night, Mount St. Mary's women's basketball now looks to put themselves in the best position possible with three regular season games remaining.
 
THE MAAC PICTURE

• Mount St. Mary's currently holds seventh place in the tournament standings. They are tied for sixth in the MAAC standings, but Siena holds the tiebreaker due to a head-to-head.

MOUNT UPDATE

• Three players posted double figures in the 76-57 win over Niagara to clinch the postseason spot. Amber Bullard led the way with 17 points, going 8-for-9 from the floor with five rebounds. Mikaela Parris set career high for points and field goals with a respective 13 and five. Giana Hoddinott tied a career high for steals with five, and Alana Powell had five assists to tie a season high.
• A win on Saturday will be the Mount's 10^th in league play, marking the third straight year the team earned a .500 percentage or better in the MAAC.
• The next victory serves as the 50^th win for Head Coach Antoine White in conference play. Last Thursday was his 70^th win overall.

SCOUTING CANISIUS

• Battling Rider last Thursday, the Golden Griffins lost an overtime heartbreaker on a three-pointer with seconds remaining. They have two MAAC wins, both against Niagara.
• Shariah Gailes is their leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 12.5 points and 8.4 rebounds.
• More role players for the Griffs include Franka Wittenberg with 8.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, Yasmine Djibril with 8.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, and three-point specialist Corniya Clay with 24 triples.

THE ALL-TIME SERIES

• Mount St. Mary's is 9-3 against Canisius all-time and 5-1 in MAAC play.
• The Griffins have won three of four previous matchups in Buffalo.

UP NEXT
 
Back home for the final two games, the Mount welcomes Sacred Heart Thursday (Feb. 26) and Rider Saturday (Feb. 28).