NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. — Despite a strong effort from Amelia Strong's 16 points and eight rebounds, Niagara dropped its 18th straight game, falling to Marist 67-56 on Saturday afternoon at the Gallagher Center.
 
How it Happened
The Purple Eagles (1-23, 0-16 MAAC) kept it close early, leading 14-10 after the first quarter behind Strong's inside presence. However, Marist (14-12, 9-7 MAAC) seized control with a dominant second quarter, outscoring Niagara 23-9 to take a 33-23 halftime lead.
 
Safiatu Kolliegbo added 10 points and five rebounds for Niagara, while Jordyn Williams contributed 11 points off the bench. The Purple Eagles shot just 38.3 percent from the field and struggled from three-point range, connecting on only one of seven attempts.
 
Niagara showed fight in the second half, pulling within nine points late in the fourth quarter, but couldn't overcome Marist's balanced attack led by Danielle Williamsen's game-high 20 points.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to 18-41 all-time against Marist following Saturday's matchup.
• The Purple and White grabbed a season-best 40 rebounds in the losing effort.
• Strong posted a season-high 16 points while matching her season-best eight rebounds.
• Kolliegbo recorded her 17th game with double figure scoring numbers.
• Williams scored 11 points in the loss, her second-straight game with double digit points.
 
Up Next
Niagara will head to New Rochelle, N.Y. for its first and only meeting with Iona on Thursday, Feb. 27. The opening tip between the Gaels and Purple Eagles is set for 6 p.m. inside the Hynes Center.