Bayless scores 22, hits winning 3-pointer to lift Niagara over Iona 75-73
Braxton Bayless hits game-winning buzzer-beater for Niagara
Braxton Bayless drains a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer as Niagara defeats Iona 75-73.
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- — Braxton Bayless scored 22 points and buried the winning 3-pointer in the final second as Niagara beat Iona 75-73 on Sunday.
Bayless also contributed six rebounds for the Purple Eagles (6-8, 2-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ahmad Henderson II shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 14 points. Yaw Obeng-Mensah was 3 of 5 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.
Greg Gordon led the way for the Gaels (6-9, 1-3) with 24 points and four steals. Iona also got 22 points and five steals from Idan Tretout.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nathan Farrell
- John Cahill Jr.
- Michael Kitts
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |
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