Fairfield to Host Niagara on Saturday, February 14 on ESPN2
MAAC Sports
Edison, N.J. ? The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference continues its 2008-09 MAAC Basketball Television Schedule with Fairfield University hosting Niagara University on Saturday, February 14. Game time is slated for 9:00 p.m. at the Arena at Harbor Yard, and it will air live on ESPN2.
Niagara is now 20-6 overall and 11-3 in league play. The Purple Eagles are led by junior guard Tyrone Lewis, who is averaging 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, and junior guard/forward Bilal Ben, who is registering 13.7 points and a league-best 9.0 rebounds a night.
Fairfield is currently 15-11 overall and 8-7 in the MAAC. The Stags are led by junior forward Greg Nero, who is averaging 12.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, as well as senior guard Herbie Allen, who is contributing 7.8 points and 2.6 assists an outing.