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The Marist Red Foxes are set to face off against the Niagara Purple Eagles on Friday evening at the Gallagher Center. This exciting matchup between rivals in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
Marist has lost 5 out of its last 7 games, however, they managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 3 matches. In their most recent game, the Red Foxes displayed a remarkable comeback in the second half, resulting in a 2 point victory over the Saints. Despite shooting only 36.8 percent overall and a mere 12.5 percent (2 for 16) from beyond the arc, Marist capitalized on 20 turnovers committed by Siena in the latter stages of the match.
The Red Foxes have an average of 64.2 points per game (349th in the nation), shooting percentage stands at 44.2 percent (213th), from beyond the arc they achieve 32.8 percent (226th). As for their defensive output, they average 29.8 rebounds per match (320th).
Niagara is currently on a winning streak, having emerged victorious in 6 out of its last 7 games. In their most recent match, the Purple Eagles triumphed over the Mountaineers by a margin of 11 points. The standout performance came from freshman guard Ahmad Henderson II, who contributed 23 points on 7 of 15 shooting. Throughout the game, Niagara maintained a comfortable lead, reaching a maximum advantage of 18 points, while never finding themselves on the backfoot away from home.
The Purple Eagles average 76.4 points per game (126th in the nation) on a decent 48.1% shooting (37th). However their offensive highlight is 41% from beyond the arc, which places them 2nd in the nation, and continues to be a massive threat to any opponent they face.
Ultimately we give the edge to Niagara this time around.
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Marist vs Niagara Game Information
- Date: 01/26/2024
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Gallagher Center, Niagara Falls, NY.
- How to Watch Marist vs Niagara : ESPN
- Live Stream: CBS.com
