Nwandu scores 18 to carry Niagara over Quinnipiac 59-56
HAMDEN, Conn. -- — Kobi Nwandu had 18 points as Niagara narrowly beat Quinnipiac 59-56 on Friday.
Marcus Hammond had 12 points and nine rebounds for Niagara (6-7, 5-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Greg Kuakumensah added nine rebounds and three blocks, and Nicholas Kratholm had 13 rebounds.
Kratholm made 1 of 2 free throws with eight seconds left for a three-point lead and Tyrese Williams missed a 3-pointer at the other end.
Williams had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Bobcats (3-6, 1-4), who have now lost four straight. Jacob Rigoni added 12 points and Tymu Chenery had seven rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Carl Luciano
- Andy O'Brien
- Adam Vandenburgh
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |
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