| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIA | 40 | 46 | 86 |
| MRST | 41 | 29 | 70 |
Scott double-double helps Niagara rally past Marist 86-70
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Matt Scott scored 23 points and Dominic Robb came off the bench to score all of his eight points in the paint during a comeback run in the second half as Niagara rallied to defeat Marist 86-70 Sunday.
The Purple Eagles (9-8, 2-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) were trailing 52-46 five minutes into the second half when Scott found Robb down low for a layup that started a 23-6 run. Robb, scoreless until then, was a force in the paint with a variety of layups and a jump hook.
Khalil Dukes added 15 points. Scott and Dukes are the No.1 and No. 2 scorers in the MAAC. Scott pulled down 15 rebounds -- 10 off the defensive glass as Niagara cleaned up Marist misses -- for his 16th career double-double and sixth this season. At one point, the Red Foxes missed eight shots in a row and also turned the ball over five times in as many minutes.
Brian Parker topped Marist (3-12, 1-2) with 21 points but was 6 of 15 from the floor with four turnovers, mirroring the team's numbers.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mel Chettum
- Steve McJunkins
- Andy O'Brien
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 |
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