"Niagara has a -211 scoring differential, falling short by 7.8 points per game. It is putting up 63.3 points per game to rank 361st in college basketball and is allowing 71.1 per outing to rank 103rd in college basketball. The Purple Eagles are averaging 63.3 points, 13.1 fewer than the Broncs give up. Niagara hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (254th in college basketball) at a 33.1% rate (241st in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc."
"Niagara dropped its previous game to Mount St. Mary's, 76-63, on Friday. Josiah Sabino led the way with 14 points, and also had eight rebounds and zero assists. On Friday, in its most recent game, Rider fell to Canisius 72-66. With 22 points, Aasim Burton was its high scorer. This contest between the Purple Eagles and Broncs is set to start on Sunday, February 22, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 12 p.m. ET."
The Niagara Purple Eagles (7-20, 4-13 MAAC) face the Rider Broncs (3-23, 2-15 MAAC) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with a 12 p.m. ET tipoff at Alumni Gymnasium. Niagara is on a four-game road losing streak after a 76-63 loss to Mount St. Mary's; Josiah Sabino scored 14 points with eight rebounds. Rider dropped its most recent game 72-66 to Canisius, with Aasim Burton scoring 22 points. Niagara averages 63.3 points per game, allows 71.1, and has a -211 scoring differential. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and tickets are available through Vivid Seats.
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