Northern Classic
Canisius earns 85-77 win over Western Kentucky
LAVAL, Quebec -- — Frank Mitchell scored 17 points as Canisius beat Western Kentucky 85-77 on Saturday.
Mitchell also contributed 16 rebounds for the Golden Griffins (4-2). Siem Uijtendaal shot 3 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Bryce Okpoh had 14 points and went 6 of 8 from the field.
The Hilltoppers (4-2) were led by Don McHenry, who recorded 16 points. Babacar Faye added 15 points and 10 rebounds for Western Kentucky. Rodney Howard also had 15 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Place Bell
7:00 PM, 25 November 2023
Laval, PQ
- Referees:
- Tom Deneen
- David Powell
- Vasili Mallios
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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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