Hammond carries Niagara over SIU-Edwardsville 70-60
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- — Marcus Hammond scored 16 points as Niagara beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 70-60 in nonconference play Friday night.
Greg Kuakumensah and Noah Thomasson added 15 points each for the Purple Eagles (1-2), while Justin Roberts scored 10.
Shamar Wright tied a career high with 20 points to go with nine rebounds and three blocks for the Cougars (1-3). Ray'Sean Taylor and DeeJuan Pruitt both scored 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Nardone
- Michael Kitts
- Devorn Kinsey
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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