The Manhattan Jaspers secured a 76-69 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles, with Terrance Jones leading the charge with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Manhattan's win marked their 11th of the season, improving their record to 11-16, while Niagara fell to 6-19. The Jaspers' 41 points in the second half helped them maintain their lead, with Jaden Winston contributing 21 points to the effort. Niagara's Vice Zanki had a notable performance, scoring 13 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Manhattan's strong showing.
Terrance Jones Scores 21 Points, Marks 10th Game with 15 or More Points
The Manhattan Jaspers took an early lead, scoring 35 points in the first half, while the Niagara Purple Eagles managed 27. Manhattan's strong start was fueled by Jones' 10 first-half points, and they maintained a 35-27 lead at halftime. In the second half, Niagara attempted to mount a comeback, scoring 42 points, but Manhattan's 41 points kept them ahead. The Jaspers' largest lead was 10 points, and they never trailed in the second half. Niagara's Will Shortt had 12 points and 7 rebounds, but the Purple Eagles were unable to overcome Manhattan's balanced attack, which saw three players score in double figures. Fraser Roxburgh added 16 points and 7 rebounds for Manhattan, helping to secure the 7-point win.
Terrance Jones and Vice Zanki were the top performers in the game, with Jones scoring 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, and Zanki scoring 13 points. Jaden Winston also had a strong game for Manhattan, scoring 21 points, while Will Shortt had 12 points and 7 rebounds for Niagara. Brian Griffith added 10 points for the Purple Eagles, but it wasn't enough to overcome Manhattan's strong performances. Jones' 21 points marked his 10th game this season with 15 or more points, and his 8 rebounds were a season high. Winston's 21 points were his 5th game this season with 20 or more points.
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Manhattan outscored Niagara 41-42 in the second half, and their 35 first-half points marked their highest scoring half in the last 5 games. The Jaspers shot 45% from the field, while Niagara shot 42%. Manhattan also outrebounded Niagara 38-32, with Jones and Roxburgh combining for 15 rebounds. The Jaspers' 76 points marked their highest scoring total in the last 10 games, and their 7-point win was their largest margin of victory in the last 5 games. Niagara's 69 points marked their 10th game this season with 65 or more points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Manhattan's strong performance.
The CHD Scout predicted a Niagara win by 2.9 points, but Manhattan's 7-point victory marked a significant upset. The predicted score was 74-71 in favor of Niagara, but Manhattan's strong performance led to a different outcome. The CHD Scout was incorrect in its prediction, as Manhattan's balanced attack and strong performances from Jones and Winston led to the win. This marks the 5th time this season that the CHD Scout has been incorrect in its prediction, and it highlights the challenges of predicting college basketball games. Manhattan's win marked their 4th quad 4 win of the season, while Niagara fell to 0-10 in quad 4 games.
The win marked a quad 4 victory for Manhattan, improving their quad 4 record to 4-10. Niagara's loss was also a quad 4 game, and it dropped their quad 4 record to 0-11. Manhattan's NET ranking improved to 330, while Niagara's NET ranking fell to 345. The win was an important one for Manhattan, as it marked their 11th win of the season and improved their chances of a strong finish to the season. Niagara's loss was their 19th of the season, and it marked their 10th loss in the last 12 games. The Purple Eagles must regroup and refocus if they hope to finish the season strong.
Manhattan's next game is against the Iona Gaels on February 17, while Niagara faces the Canisius Golden Griffins on February 15. Both games will be important for the teams, as they look to improve their records and finish the season strong. Manhattan want to build on their win over Niagara, while Niagara will try to bounce back from their loss. The games matters in determining the teams' seeding in the conference tournament, and they will be closely watched by fans and coaches alike.