Le Moyne Defeats Fairleigh Dickinson 76-59

Trio of Dolphins combine for 49 points in Northeast Conference matchup

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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In a Northeast Conference basketball matchup, Le Moyne College defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University 76-59. The Dolphins were led by a trio of players - Trent Mosquera, Tennessee Rainwater, and Shilo Jackson - who combined for 49 points. Mosquera scored 17 points off the bench, Rainwater added 16 points and 8 rebounds, and Jackson shot 8-of-11 from the field for 16 points.

Why it matters

This victory helps Le Moyne improve their record to 15-15 overall and 10-7 in Northeast Conference play, keeping them in contention for a postseason berth. For Fairleigh Dickinson, the loss drops them to 11-19 on the season and 8-9 in conference, making it more difficult for them to qualify for the conference tournament.

The details

Le Moyne's balanced scoring attack proved too much for Fairleigh Dickinson, as the Dolphins shot 50% from the field as a team. Taeshaud Jackson led the Knights with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Eric Parnell added 12 points in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Trent Mosquera

A key bench player for Le Moyne, Mosquera scored 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range.

Tennessee Rainwater

Le Moyne's starting forward, Rainwater contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds to the Dolphins' victory.

Shilo Jackson

Le Moyne's starting guard, Jackson shot an efficient 8-of-11 from the field to score 16 points.

Taeshaud Jackson

Fairleigh Dickinson's leading scorer, Taeshaud Jackson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Eric Parnell

A key contributor off the bench for Fairleigh Dickinson, Parnell scored 12 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out and play our game to get the win tonight. Our guys did a great job of sharing the ball and knocking down shots when they mattered most.”

— Trent Mosquera, Le Moyne Guard

The takeaway

This victory showcases Le Moyne's depth and balanced scoring attack, which will be crucial as they look to make a push for the Northeast Conference tournament. Meanwhile, Fairleigh Dickinson will need to regroup and find more consistent scoring options if they hope to turn their season around and qualify for postseason play.