Mak Manciel scores 30 as Detroit Mercy rallies past Niagara 84-78 in OT
DETROIT -- — Mak Manciel scored 30 points as Detroit Mercy beat Niagara 84-78 in overtime on Sunday.
Manciel had eight rebounds for the Titans (2-1). He hit a jumper to begin OT and Detoit Mercy made 8 of 8 free throws from there — four of them by Manciel.
Legend Geeter scored 14 points while going 3 of 5 and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Titans. Emmanuel Kuac had 12 points and shot 4 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Olumide Adelodun led the way for the Purple Eagles (1-2) with 20 points and two steals. Niagara also got 17 points from Justice Smith. Jaeden Marshall also had 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Jared Lary hit a jumper with 31 seconds for the Titans to force the extra period tied at 72.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- John Floyd
- Kendell Ridley
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Manhattan | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Siena | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Rider | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Canisius | 2-5 | 4.5 | 2-16 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 8-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-2 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Youngstown State | 7-3 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Milwaukee | 6-3 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Robert Morris | 5-4 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Oakland | 5-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Wright State | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-7 | 6 | 6-14 |
| Green Bay | 0-9 | 8 | 2-18 |
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