Bayless scores 22, hits winning 3-pointer to lift Niagara over Iona 75-73
Braxton Bayless hits game-winning buzzer-beater for Niagara
Braxton Bayless drains a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer as Niagara defeats Iona 75-73.
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- — Braxton Bayless scored 22 points and buried the winning 3-pointer in the final second as Niagara beat Iona 75-73 on Sunday.
Bayless also contributed six rebounds for the Purple Eagles (6-8, 2-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ahmad Henderson II shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 14 points. Yaw Obeng-Mensah was 3 of 5 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.
Greg Gordon led the way for the Gaels (6-9, 1-3) with 24 points and four steals. Iona also got 22 points and five steals from Idan Tretout.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nathan Farrell
- John Cahill Jr.
- Michael Kitts
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
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