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
Bowling Green, OH
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Michael Griffith
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's | 7-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Merrimack | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Quinnipiac | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Siena | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Iona | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Manhattan | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Fairfield | 3-5 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Canisius | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 5-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-6 | 5 | 6-13 |
| Rider | 1-7 | 6 | 2-15 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 7-0 | - | 19-0 |
| Akron | 5-1 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| Kent State | 5-1 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 2.5 | 10-8 |
| Ohio | 4-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Buffalo | 3-3 | 3.5 | 13-5 |
| Bowling Green | 3-3 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-4 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-4 | 4.5 | 6-11 |
| Massachusetts | 2-5 | 5 | 11-8 |
| Western Michigan | 1-5 | 5.5 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
| Central Michigan | 1-5 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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