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Niagara falls to Rider, Griffs close in
Purple Eagles hold a half-game lead in MAAC
Updated: Thursday, 28 Feb 2013, 11:05 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 28 Feb 2013, 11:05 PM EST
Niagara came into Thursday night with a chance to clinch at least a share of the regular season MAAC Championship. Now they're holding on for dear life, after a 68-59 loss to Rider.
The loss shrinks NU's conference lead to just half a game over Loyola, and one game over Canisius, who topped St. Peter's in overtime tonight, 77-65.
Juan'ya Green led Niagara with a game-high 27 points, but he was the only Purple Eagle in double figures. Rider completed a season sweep of NU with the win.
Billy Baron scored 23 for Canisius. The Griffs bench didn't score a single point, but Canisius still found a way to win.
Niagara wraps up the regular season this Saturday at home against St. Peters, while Canisius will host Rider that afternoon.
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