| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUIN | 18 | 41 | 59 |
| NIA | 33 | 42 | 75 |
Hammond scores 23 to lead Niagara past Quinnipiac 75-59
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- Marcus Hammond scored 23 points as Niagara cruised past Quinnipiac 75-59 on Sunday.
Hammond sank 10 of 16 shots from the floor, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Purple Eagles (7-14, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). He added six rebounds, four assists and three steals. James Towns had 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting off the bench. for Niagara (7-14, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Greg Kuakumensah added 10 points.
Rich Kelly had 15 points and six assists for the Bobcats (11-9, 6-4). Kevin Marfo finished with 11 points and 15 rebounds for his fifth straight double-double and 11th of the season. Jacob Rigoni scored 11.
Niagara forced a season-high 20 turnovers. Quinnipiac scored a season-low 18 first-half points and trailed by 15 at intermission.
The Purple Eagles evened the season series against the Bobcats with the win. Quinnipiac defeated Niagara 67-56 on Jan. 10.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Garbinski
- Robert Snedden
- Andy O'Brien
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
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