Preview: Niagara (0-16) at Mount St. Mary’s (8-9) — Women’s Basketball EMMITSBURG, Md. (Interstat) — The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers will look to climb back to .500 on Monday when they host the struggling Niagara Purple Eagles in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball matchup at Knott Arena. The game presents a stark contrast in fortunes. Mount St. Mary’s (8-9) enters on the heels of a 71-64 home victory over Canisius on Saturday, seeking its third win in four games. Niagara (0-16) is still searching for its first win of the season following a 57-41 loss to Canisius on Wednesday. The Mountaineers have found success at home this season, boasting a 6-2 record in Emmitsburg. Their balanced attack will be tested against a Niagara defense that has allowed an average of 77.6 points per game. A player to watch for the Mount is Kayla Lindsey, who scored 10 points in 23 minutes against Siena on Jan. 1. For Niagara, the task is to break a prolonged losing streak. The Purple Eagles have lost by an average margin of 30.8 points over their last five contests. Forward Katarina Veljovic has been a rare bright spot, averaging 7.0 points and 7.8 rebounds over her last four games. She recorded a 15-rebound, 9-point performance against Saint Peter’s on Dec. 21. Mount St. Mary’s won both meetings last season. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Lewiston, New York, on Feb. 19. Tipoff is set for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The Mountaineers will aim to solidify their standing before a road trip to Quinnipiac on Thursday. Niagara continues a difficult stretch seeking a turnaround before hosting Fairfield on Thursday.