Durugordon scores 36 points and makes 16 straight free throws to lead Siena past Niagara 93-88
Ahmad Henderson II drills trey
Ahmad Henderson II drills trey
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Sean Durugordon had 36 points and 12 rebounds and Siena scored 60 points in the second half to beat Niagara 93-88 on Monday, ending an eight-game losing streak.
Durugordon broke the program's 61-year record for most made free throws (16) in a game without a miss. The previous mark was 15 by Frank Ryan on Dec. 4, 1963.
Michael Eley scored 18 points while shooting 8 for 14, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc, and added five rebounds for the Saints (3-13, 2/3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Killian Gribben shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Ahmad Henderson II led the way for the Purple Eagles (7-9, 3-3) with 29 points and two steals. Luke Bumbalough added 15 points and seven assists for Niagara. In addition, Kwane Marble II finished with 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Jason Bradwell
- Ed Corliss
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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