| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIA | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| CAN | 21 | 33 | 54 |
Iorio scores 17 to lift Niagara past Canisius 65-54
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Sam Iorio had 17 points off the bench to lift Niagara to a 65-54 win over Canisius on Saturday.
Marcus Hammond had 13 points for Niagara (12-13, 7-9 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Noah Thomasson added 10 points and six rebounds. Greg Kuakumensah had seven rebounds.
Jordan Henderson had 13 points for the Golden Griffins (8-19, 4-12). Malek Green added 12 points and eight rebounds. Ahamadou Fofana had six assists.
The Purple Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Golden Griffins for the season. Niagara defeated Canisius 68-58 on Jan. 13.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Campbell
- Mikerlange Fleury
- Ed Corliss
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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