Niagara Purple Eagles @ Kent State Golden Flashes
1-4, 0-4 Away
73
1-4, 0-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIA | 28 | 45 | 73 |
KENT | 40 | 36 | 76 |
3-1, 2-0 Home
76
3-1, 2-0 Home
Safford scores 17, Kent State defeats Niagara 76-73
KENT, Ohio -- — Morgan Safford had 17 points in Kent State's 76-73 victory against Niagara on Thursday night.
Safford also added seven rebounds for the Golden Flashes (3-1). VonCameron Davis scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 14 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Jalen Sullinger and Anthony Morales both added 10 point off the bench.
Jaeden Marshall and Jahari Williamson led the way for the Purple Eagles (1-4) with 17 points. Zion Russell finished with 11 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Kent, OH
Referee:Mike Littlewood
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Andy O'Brien
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 14-2 | - | 18-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-4 | 2 | 15-9 |
| Siena | 11-5 | 3 | 18-9 |
| Quinnipiac | 11-6 | 3.5 | 18-10 |
| Marist | 10-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Fairfield | 8-8 | 6 | 16-11 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 8-8 | 6 | 12-15 |
| Manhattan | 8-9 | 6.5 | 12-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 8-9 | 6.5 | 12-16 |
| Iona | 7-9 | 7 | 15-12 |
| Niagara | 4-12 | 10 | 7-19 |
| Canisius | 3-13 | 11 | 8-19 |
| Rider | 2-14 | 12 | 3-22 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 13-0 | - | 26-0 |
| Akron | 12-1 | 1 | 21-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 2.5 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 8-6 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Toledo | 7-6 | 6 | 13-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-7 | 6.5 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-8 | 7.5 | 15-12 |
| Buffalo | 5-8 | 8 | 15-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Central Michigan | 4-9 | 9 | 8-18 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-10 | 9.5 | 10-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Ball State | 3-10 | 10 | 8-18 |
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