How to watch Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Jan. 2
The Sacred Heart Pioneers (5-9, 1-2 MAAC) square off against the Niagara Purple Eagles (3-9, 0-2 MAAC) on Friday at 4 p.m. ET in MAAC play, aiting on ESPN+.
In its previous game, Sacred Heart fell at home to Merrimack 80-72, with Nyle Ralph-Beyer (19 PTS, 50.00 FG%, 4-8 from 3PT) and Yann Farell (17 PTS, 54.55 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) the standout performers. In its previous game, Niagara beat Houghton 81-58 at home, with Justin Hawkins (16 PTS, 55.56 FG%) and Brian Griffith (14 PTS, 5 AST, 66.67 FG%, 2-3 from 3PT) leading the way.
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Niagara vs. Sacred Heart: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Lewiston, New York
- Arena: Gallagher Center
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW
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Pioneers vs. Purple Eagles odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Pioneers (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Sacred Heart (-170), Niagara (+140)
- Total: 140.5 points
College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 3:33 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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