BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Niagara's strong first-half performance wasn't enough to overcome a second-half surge by Bowling Green, as the Purple Eagles fell 76-68 on Tuesday night at the Stroh Center.
How it Happened
Olumide Adelodun led Niagara (1-3) with 13 points, while
Jahari Williamson added 12. The Purple Eagles started hot, building a nine-point lead midway through the first half and carried a 37-33 advantage into halftime.
However, Bowling Green (2-3) seized control after the break, outscoring Niagara 43-31 in the second half, including a decisive 32-11 run over a 13-minute stretch to start the period.
The Purple Eagles' offense went cold during that span, shooting just 5-for-19. They finished strong, hitting seven of their final nine shots and outscoring Bowling Green 20-11, but the rally came too late.
Niagara's bench provided a bright spot, contributing 22 points, including nine from
Damondre McKnight, who shot a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Jaeden Marshall added seven points and four assists off the bench.
Despite forcing 10 turnovers and scoring 10 second-chance points, the Purple Eagles couldn't contain Bowling Green's Marcus Johnson, who finished with a game-high 24 points on 10-of-11 shooting.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to 6-4 all-time against Bowling Green with the Falcons beating the Purple Eagles for the first time since Dec. 14, 1967.
• All 22 of Niagara's bench points came in the second half of play.
• Niagara connected on seven first half three's for the second time this season.
• The Purple and White tallied double-digit 3-pointers for the fourth time this season.
• Niagara moves to 1-2 this season when leading at the break.
• Adelodun has recorded double-digit points in each game this season.
• Niagara out-rebounded Bowling Green, 29-28, with a team-high six from Adelodun, a season-high for the Canadian.
• Niagara finished with 13 assists, led by Marshall's four.
Up Next
Niagara will return to the court on Thursday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. when it takes on Kent State in Kent, Ohio.
