EDISON, NJ (January 16, 2022) – Fairfield stayed perfect in conference play, Iona grabbed their first conference win, Marist got back in the win column, Rider scored 90 points for the first time since 2014, and Siena recorded their third consecutive win.
 
Fairfield (9-5, 6-0 MAAC) – 73 | Canisius (2-12, 0-5 MAAC) – 37
Koessler Athletic Center | BUFFALO, NY
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Fairfield's Lou Lopez-Sénéchal and Andrea Hernangómez each scored 20 points, while Hernangómez secured 12 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, aiding the visiting Stags to a 73-37 victory over Canisius in MAAC women's basketball action at the Koessler Athletic Center on Saturday. Canisius guard Dani Haskell posted a team-best 10 points for her 11th consecutive game scoring in double figures.
 
Manhattan (9-6, 4-2 MAAC) – 47 | Siena (3-10, 3-2 MAAC) – 53
UHY Center | LOUDONVILLE, NY
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Siena fought their way to a third consecutive victory with a 53-47 win over Manhattan on Saturday afternoon at the UHY Center. Ahniysha Jackson was the Saints’ leading scorer with 11 points, Rayshel Brown netted 10 points and Selena Philoxy scored nine points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Jade Blagrove scored a Jasper-best 14 points, Dee Dee Davis netted 10 points and Courtney Warley scored nine points a grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds.
 
Monmouth (7-5, 2-1 MAAC) – 53 | Marist (4-9, 2-3 MAAC) – 71
McCann Arena | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
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The Marist women’s basketball team downed Monmouth at home on Saturday, 71-53 behind 22 points from Kiara Fisher and 20 points from Zaria Shazer. Shazer also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Stella Clark recorded a double-double for the Hawks, scoring 13 points, grabbed 12 boards, and added six assists to her stat line. Clark was the only Hawk to finish in double-figures.
 
Quinnipiac (8-7, 3-3 MAAC) – 47 | Iona (3-8, 1-5 MAAC) – 52
Hynes Athletic Center | NEW ROCHELLE, NY
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The Iona women’s basketball team won their first conference game of the season over preseason favorite Quinnipiac on Saturday at Hynes Athletic Center, 52-47. Olivia Vezaldenos and Juana Camilion each scored 14 points for the Gaels, while Ketsia Athias registered a double-double, scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Mackenzie DeWees scored a Quinnipiac-high 14 points, Rose Caverly scored 11 points and Mikala Morris registered a double-double (11 points, 14 rebounds).
 
Rider (5-10, 3-3 MAAC) – 92 | Niagara (5-8, 2-3 MAAC) – 70
Gallagher Center | LEWISTON, NY
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The Rider University women's basketball team used a dominant first half to build a lead that grew as large as 33 Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 92-70 victory over Niagara. The Broncs scored 90 points for the first time since 2014. Lenaejha Evans scored a career-high points and became just the second player to score 30 points in the MAAC this season. Raphaela Touissaint scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Jessika Schiffer netted 12 points. For the Purple Eagles, Kyra Grimshaw scored 20 points and Angel Parker netted 18 in the scoring column.
 
The 2021-22 campaign culminates with the 2022 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 8-12 at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Stay up to date with all MAAC basketball by visiting MAACSports.com/basketball and by following @MAACHoops and #MAACHoops on Twitter. The road to AC!
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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