Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com NORFOLK, Va. – Matt Scott’s last second 3-pointer capped a frantic second half rally as the Purple Eagles defeated the Norfolk State Spartans, 85-82, on Saturday Scott’s game-winning 3-pointer was the final piece of the puzzle to Niagara’s comeback win. The Purple Eagles trailed 65-47 with 13:40 remaining when they went on a 16-0 run in a … [Read more...] about Scott’s last second 3-pointer caps second-half Niagara rally at Norfolk State
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Late rally comes up short as Canisius falls to Albany
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com ALBANY, N.Y – Canisius sophomore Isaiah Reese scored 19 points and senior Jermaine Crumpton added 16 points and nine rebounds, but it was not enough for the Golden Griffins, as the team fell to host Albany 68-65 Saturday night at SEFCU Arena in Albany, N.Y. The win moves the Great Danes to 11-2 on the season, while the Griffs, who have now dropped … [Read more...] about Late rally comes up short as Canisius falls to Albany
Saint Peter’s falls to in-state rival, No. 15 Seton Hall
Courtesy of SaintPetersPeacocks.com SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team played tough against nationally ranked in-state rival, Seton Hall on Tuesday, but ultimately fell, 84-61, to the Pirates in the historic Walsh Gymnasium. Davauhnte Turner (Simsboro, LA/Independence CC/Gambling HS) scored a Peacock-high 13 points and added three rebounds. Quinn … [Read more...] about Saint Peter’s falls to in-state rival, No. 15 Seton Hall
Niagara’s Dukes named MAAC Player of the Week
Courtesy of PurpleEagles.com EDISON, N.J. – Kahlil Dukes was named MAAC Player of the Week for the first time in his career announced on Monday. For the third consecutive week, a Niagara University men’s basketball player has been named player of the week. Dukes’ backcourt teammate Matt Scott earned MAAC Player of the Week honors on November 27 and December 4. The duo is the … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Dukes named MAAC Player of the Week
Evansville uses free-throw line to hold off Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com EVANSVILLE, IND. – Evansville made 15 second-half free-throws, with 13 of those coming in the game’s final 3:48, as the host Purple Aces defeated Canisius 65-58 Saturday afternoon in the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. The win moves Evansville to 8-2 on the year, while the Golden Griffins slipped to 4-6 with their second-straight loss. Senior … [Read more...] about Evansville uses free-throw line to hold off Canisius