POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Despite a strong second-half push and a team-high 19 points from Jahari Williamson, Niagara fell short against Marist 64-61 on Sunday afternoon.
 
How it Happened
Williamson went 6-of-11 from the field and hit 6-of-7 free throws for the Purple Eagles (10-17, 5-11 MAAC), who trailed by as many as 13 points in the second half before mounting a late comeback.
 
Olumide Adelodun added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Niagara, which outscored Marist 37-33 in the second half but couldn't overcome a seven-point halftime deficit.
 
The Purple Eagles pulled within three points in the final minute after a Williamson layup, but ran out of time in their bid to complete the comeback.
 
Josh Pascarelli led Marist (20-5, 13-3) with 22 points, including several key baskets down the stretch to help secure the Red Foxes' victory.
 
Niagara shot 42.6 percent from the field but struggled from 3-point range, hitting just 5-of-21 attempts. The Purple Eagles controlled the paint, outscoring Marist 34-28 inside, but were outrebounded 41-35.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara and Marist met for the 63rd time on Sunday, with the Purple Eagles moving to 33-30 overall.
• The Purple and White shot over 40.0 percent from the field for the fifth-straight game.
• The three-point loss is Niagara's sixth one possession loss of the season.
• Williamson finished with a season-best 19 points and six made free throws.
• Adelodun notched his second double-double of the season.
• Russell finished with 10 points, his first double-digit scoring performance since Jan. 18.
 
Up Next
Niagara will return home on Friday, Feb. 28 to host Iona at 6:30 p.m. inside the Gallagher Center.