Manhattan Jaspers @ Niagara Purple Eagles
Niagara tops Manhattan 80-74 in OT
NIAGARA, N.Y. -- — Marcus Hammond and Noah Thomasson scored 20 points apiece as Niagara topped Manhattan 80-74 in overtime on Friday night, overcomine a career-high 38 points from the Jaspers' Jose Perez.
Hammond's 3-pointer with five seconds left in regulation sent the game to overtime. He added six points in the extra period.
Sam Iorio had 17 points for Niagara (10-11, 5-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jordan Cintron added 13 points.
Elijah Buchanan added 10 points and Romar Reid had six assists for the Jaspers (11-8, 4-6).
The Purple Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Jaspers this season. Niagara defeated Manhattan 72-63 on Jan. 18.
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Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
Referee:Kevin O'Connell
Referee:Andy O'Brien
Referee:Ed Corliss
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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