Niagara Purple Eagles @ Lafayette Leopards
Lafayette wins 59-47 against Niagara
EASTON, Pa. -- — Justin Vander Baan had 11 points in Lafayette's 59-47 win against Niagara on Saturday night.
Vander Baan added eight rebounds and three blocks for the Leopards (4-4). Alex Chaikin scored nine points while shooting 3 for 9, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds. Mark Butler shot 2 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line to finish with nine points.
The Purple Eagles (2-5) were led in scoring by Zion Russell, who finished with 11 points. Niagara also got 10 points and 15 rebounds from Olumide Adelodun. Jhaylon Martinez had eight points and 14 rebounds.
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Game Information
Easton, PA
Referee:Michael McCloskey
Referee:Michael Luckie
Referee:Raymond Downs
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 9-2 | - | 13-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 8-2 | 0.5 | 11-7 |
| Siena | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Marist | 7-4 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 7-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 3.5 | 13-8 |
| Sacred Heart | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 4.5 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 4-6 | 4.5 | 8-13 |
| Canisius | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Niagara | 2-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 1-9 | 7.5 | 2-17 |
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| American University | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Colgate | 6-2 | 1 | 12-9 |
| Lehigh | 4-3 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Holy Cross | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Boston University | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-5 | 4 | 7-14 |
| Bucknell | 3-5 | 4 | 6-15 |
| Lafayette | 2-5 | 4.5 | 5-15 |
| Army | 2-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
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