Cleveland State Vikings @ Niagara Purple Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CLE | 38 | 39 | 77 |
NIA | 39 | 40 | 79 |
Niagara holds off Cleveland State 79-77
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Kahlil Dukes scored 21 and hit a key 3-pointer with 2:17 left to help Niagara hold off Cleveland State 79-77 on Tuesday night.
The teams traded 11-1 runs in the final 7 1/2 minutes. The Purple Eagles (6-6) used their run to build a 73-62 lead and the Vikings' response cut the deficit back to one with 3 1/2 minutes left.
Dukes' 3-pointer ended Cleveland State's rally, making it 77-73. Niagara made 2 of 4 free throws to retain the lead and Marvin Prochet's block of Stefan Kenic and steal from Tyree Appleby -- both in the final seconds -- sealed the win.
Matt Scott added 14 points and 13 rebounds and Prochet had 10 points and eight rebounds for the Eagles.
Jamarcus Hairston had a career-high 17 points, and Anthony Wright and Kenny Carpenter added 16 each for the Vikings (3-7).
Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
Referee:Mike Kitts
Referee:Earl Walton
Referee:Kevin Ferguson
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 6-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Green Bay | 5-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Oakland | 5-2 | 1 | 9-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 5-3 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 5-3 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| Milwaukee | 4-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-3 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Robert Morris | 3-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Youngstown State | 2-5 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Cleveland State | 1-6 | 5 | 5-13 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-8 | 6.5 | 4-15 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 6-1 | - | 10-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 5-1 | 0.5 | 12-5 |
| Saint Peter's | 5-1 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| Marist | 5-2 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Siena | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Iona | 4-3 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Manhattan | 4-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Canisius | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| Fairfield | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Niagara | 1-5 | 4.5 | 4-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-6 | 5 | 5-13 |
| Rider | 0-6 | 5.5 | 1-14 |
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