EDISON, NJ (Nov. 24, 2022) – Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) men’s basketball posted a perfect 2-0 record in out of conference play on Wednesday, with both Niagara University and Saint Peter’s University both earning blowout home wins.
Niagara (3-2, 0-0 MAAC) – 91 | D’Youville (1-2, 0-0 ECC) – 53
Gallagher Center | NIAGARA UNIV., NY
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Niagara won its third straight game, by way of a 91-53 drubbing of D'Youville Wenesday afternoon at the Gallagher Center to improve to 3-2 overall on the season. The Purple Eagles set single-game highs in points, field goals, 3-pointers, rebounds, and assists, in the victory. Three Purple Eagles reached double-digits, led by Noah Thomasson's 15 points. Sam Iorio and Aaron Gray added 14 and 12 points respectively for the team.
Saint Peter’s (3-2, 0-0 MAAC) – 98 | Old Westbury (0-3, 0-0 Skyline) – 51
Yanitelli Center | JERSEY CITY, NJ
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Saint Peter's University men's basketball upended Old Westbury, 98-51 on Wednesday afternoon in Jersey City. The Peacocks had 12 players score two or more points in the win, with five surpassing double-figures. Isiah Dasher led the way with a game-high 18 points, followed by 14 points from Corey Washington, 13 from Jaylen Murray, and 10 points each by Alex Rivera and Mouhamed Sow.
The 2022-23 campaign culminates with the 2023 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 7-11 at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for the fourth consecutive year. For all information regarding the 2023 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, please visit
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 42nd year of competition during the 2022-23 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
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