Obioha scores 20, Niagara defeats NJIT 89-81
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Harlan Obioha had 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in Niagara's 89-81 win against NJIT on Saturday.
Luke Bumbalough scored 14 points and added five rebounds for the Purple Eagles (3-6). Yaw Obeng-Mensah finished with 14 points.
Tariq Francis led the Highlanders (2-8) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Kjell de Graaf added 17 points for NJIT. Mekhi Gray had 13 points.
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Game Information
Gallagher Center
6:00 PM, 16 December 2023
Niagara Falls, NY
Attendance: 362
- Referees:
- John Cahill Jr.
- Carl Luciano
- Matt Lavigne
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 8-0 | - | 14-9 |
| Maine | 6-2 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Vermont | 5-3 | 3 | 12-11 |
| UMass Lowell | 4-4 | 4 | 15-8 |
| Binghamton | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| UMBC | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| UAlbany | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| NJIT | 2-6 | 6 | 5-18 |
| New Hampshire | 2-6 | 6 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
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