Niagara Purple Eagles @ Sacred Heart Pioneers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIA | 36 | 34 | 70 |
SHU | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Gittens scores 19, Sacred Heart knocks off Niagara 71-70
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Dashon Gittens' 19 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Niagara 71-70 on Saturday.
Gittens had five rebounds and six assists for the Pioneers (9-13, 5-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anquan Hill scored 19 points while shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. Nyle Ralph-Beyer shot 6 of 8, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, to finish with 14 points.
Vice Zanki led the way for the Purple Eagles (5-15, 2-8) with 19 points and three steals. Niagara also got 13 points and 13 rebounds from Will Shortt.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
Referee:Josh Anderson
Referee:Jim Googas
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 21-10 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-11 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 19-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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