| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIA | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| FAIR | 30 | 33 | 63 |
Henderson scores 15 as Niagara rallies to beat Fairfield 65-63
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Fairfield Stags: Game Highlights
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Fairfield Stags: Game Highlights
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Ahmad Henderson II scored 15 points and Niagara held Fairfield scoreless over the final 1:59 to rally for a 65-63 victory on Friday night.
Henderson made 6 of 13 shots with two 3-pointers for the Purple Eagles (13-11, 9-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kwane Marble II had 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Harlan Obioha scored 11 on 5-for-6 shooting.
Alex Yetna and Jalen Leach both scored 14 to lead the Stags (15-10, 9-5). Yetna added nine rebounds. Caleb Fields scored 13.
Fields sank 1 of 2 free throws with 1:59 remaining to tie the game at 63. Marble made the first of two foul shots with 1:42 left to give Niagara the lead. Henderson made 1 of 2 with four seconds to go to cap the scoring.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Gaffney
- Ryan Corbett
- Tim Smith
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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