Niagara Purple Eagles at Merrimack Warriors
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Clark's 32 lead Merrimack past Niagara 64-59
Clark had seven rebounds and six steals for the Warriors (13-10, 10-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Sean Trumper scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. Bryan Etumnu went 2 of 4 from the field to finish with six points.
The Purple Eagles (8-14, 3-8) were led by Jhaylon Martinez, who posted 13 points and seven rebounds. Josiah Davis added 11 points for Niagara. Justice Smith also had six points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Merrimack hosts Canisius and Niagara goes on the road to play Quinnipiac.
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Matchup Prediction
Merrimack: 83.0%
Niagara: 17.0%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index
Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:02 | Adam Clark Defensive Rebound. | 59 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Foul on Josiah Davis. | 59 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Justin Page missed Three Point Jumper. | 59 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Bryan Etumnu made Free Throw. | 59 - 62 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Merrimack Offensive Rebound. | 59 - 61 |
Statistics
 NIA |
 MRMK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 21-54 | FG | 23-61 |
| 38.9 | Field Goal % | 37.7 |
| 3-14 | 3PT | 3-19 |
| 21.4 | Three Point % | 15.8 |
| 14-19 | FT | 15-18 |
| 73.7 | Free Throw % | 83.3 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 21 |
| 9 | Assists | 6 |
| 6 | Steals | 13 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 10 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 16 | Fouls | 17 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: Hammel Court
Location: North Andover, MA
Attendance: 1,867 | Capacity:
Location: North Andover, MA
Attendance: 1,867 | Capacity:
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 13-3 | - | 20-5 |
| Quinnipiac | 13-3 | - | 17-10 |
| Merrimack | 12-5 | 1.5 | 15-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 10-6 | 3 | 17-10 |
| Iona | 9-8 | 4.5 | 12-16 |
| Manhattan | 8-8 | 5 | 13-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 8-8 | 5 | 12-15 |
| Siena | 8-9 | 5.5 | 13-15 |
| Fairfield | 6-10 | 7 | 10-17 |
| Rider | 6-11 | 7.5 | 10-18 |
| Saint Peter's | 5-11 | 8 | 10-14 |
| Niagara | 5-11 | 8 | 10-17 |
| Canisius | 3-13 | 10 | 3-24 |