NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Olumide Adelodun's season-high 26 points weren't enough as Niagara fell to Mount St. Mary's 84-83 on Friday night when Carmelo Pacheco hit a game-winning 3-pointer with under two-seconds to play.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (10-15, 5-9 MAAC) led by three with nine seconds remaining after Zion Russell hit two free throws, but Mount St. Mary's (14-10, 7-6 MAAC) raced down the court for the dramatic finish. Terrell Ard Jr. grabbed an offensive rebound off a missed free throw and found Pacheco, who drained the decisive shot.
 
Adelodun shot 8-of-14 from the field, including five 3-pointers, to lead all scorers. Jhaylon Martinez added 11 points and eight rebounds for Niagara, while Jaeden Marshall also contributed 11 points.
 
The Purple Eagles overcame a seven-point halftime deficit and led by as many as five in the second half. They shot 48.0 percent from the field and hit 11 3-pointers but couldn't hold off Mount St. Mary's.
 
Dallas Hobbs led Mount St. Mary's with 21 points, while three other players scored 13 points each.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara's record drops to 4-4 all-time against Mount St. Mary's.
• The Purple Eagles have made a combined 40 free throws in their last two games. 
• Adelodun dropped a season and team high in points with 26. 
• Jhaylon Martinez has recorded three assists for the second time this season, he is up to 18 which is the most he has recorded in his career.
 
Up Next
Niagara will travel to Siena on Friday, Jan. 21 for a 7 p.m. tip inside MVP Arena.