Niagara Purple Eagles @ Bowling Green Falcons
Johnson puts up 24, Bowling Green knocks off Niagara 76-68
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- — Marcus Johnson's 24 points helped Bowling Green defeat Niagara 76-68 on Tuesday night.
Johnson also contributed five rebounds for the Falcons (2-3). Sam Towns scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Derrick Butler had 16 points and finished 6 of 7 from the field.
Olumide Adelodun finished with 13 points and six rebounds for the Purple Eagles (1-3). Jahari Williamson added 12 points and two steals for Niagara.
Johnson scored nine points in the first half and Bowling Green went into halftime trailing 37-33. Johnson scored 15 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Tim Stewart
- Michael Griffith
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |

