Johnson puts up 24, Bowling Green knocks off Niagara 76-68
Braelon Green gets up for the beautiful flush
Braelon Green gets up for the beautiful flush
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
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 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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