Niagara Purple Eagles @ Manhattan Jaspers
Obioha puts up 21 as Niagara defeats Manhattan 81-67
RIVERDALE, N.Y. -- — Harlan Obioha had 21 points in Niagara's 81-67 victory against Manhattan on Friday night.
Obioha also contributed 16 rebounds for the Purple Eagles (5-8, 1-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Braxton Bayless added 20 points while going 8 of 12 and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had seven assists. Kwane Marble II had 11 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line.
Shaquil Bender scored 30 points and made five 3-pointers for the Jaspers (4-8, 1-2). Seydou Traore added 11 points and six rebounds for Manhattan. Briggs McClain also had nine points.
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Game Information
Riverdale, NY
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Nathan Hall
Referee:Michael Palau
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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