Iona Gaels @ Niagara Purple Eagles
Griffith's 17, clutch bucket by Hawkins, help Niagara knock off Iona 70-68
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Brian Griffith scored 17 points as Niagara beat Iona 70-68 on Sunday.
A layup by Justin Hawkins provided the winning margin for Niagara with two seconds remaining in the game.
Griffith shot 5 for 6 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Purple Eagles (7-19, 4-12 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Vice Zanki scored 12 points, shooting 5 for 8, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Trenton Walters had 11 points and shot 3 of 8 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Toby Harris finished with 18 points for the Gaels (15-12, 7-9). CJ Anthony added 15 points, four assists and three steals for Iona. Kosy Akametu also had 12 points.
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Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
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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