HAMDEN, Conn. — In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, Niagara edged out Quinnipiac with a narrow 76-75 victory. Leading the charge for the Purple Eagles was Olumide Adelodun, who contributed 14 points to the win. He showcased his skills by shooting 50% from the floor, including a remarkable 66.7% from beyond the arc, hitting four of his six attempts.

Justice Smith also put forth a solid performance, matching Adelodun’s 14 points while making five of his nine shots, which included two successful three-pointers. Jaeden Marshall played a pivotal role as well, going 4 of 7 shooting from the field and making three out of four from long-range, ultimately finishing the game with 13 points.

On the opposing side, Quinnipiac’s efforts were spearheaded by Paul Otieno, who delivered a standout performance with 28 points and contributed defensively with two blocks. Amarri Monroe had a double-double, amassing 22 points, collecting 10 rebounds, and recording four steals. Jaden Zimmerman also joined the scoring efforts for the Bobcats with 11 points.

The game saw a dramatic turnaround in the final minutes when Adelodun hit a crucial three-pointer, and Smith followed suit with two more long-range shots, allowing Niagara to rally back from a 70-67 deficit to secure the win.