EDISON, NJ (February 18, 2022) – Fairfield clinched a share of the MAAC Regular Season title last night, Brian Giorgis collected his 450^th career win at the helm for Marist, Manhattan won their 10^th game at home, Rider took down in-state rival Monmouth, and Niagara won their fifth-straight contest.  
 
Canisius (4-21, 2-14 MAAC) – 62 | Manhattan (16-9, 11-5 MAAC) – 86
Draddy Gymnasium | RIVERDALE, NY
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Manhattan won its third straight and picked up its 10^th win at home after beating Canisius, 86-62, on Thursday night. Courtney Warley led the way for the Jaspers with 19 points and eight rebounds, Brazil Harvey-Carr finished with 18 points, Dee Dee Davis finished with 16 points, and Jade Blagrove scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Dani Haskell led the way for the Griffs with a game-high 21 points.
 
Monmouth (13-10, 8-6 MAAC) – 41 | Rider (7-16, 5-9 MAAC) – 51
Alumni Gymnasium | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
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The Rider University women’s basketball team defeated Monmouth University on Thursday night, 51-41. The Broncs were led by a pair of double-digit scorers in Lenaejha Evans who finished with 16 points and Makayla Firebaugh who scored 14 points. Rapahela Toussaint grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds. For the Hawks, Stella Clark was the lone scorer to post double digits as she finished with 11 points.
 
Niagara (12-12, 9-7 MAAC) – 59 | Iona (7-13, 5-10 MAAC) –45
Hynes Athletic Center | NEW ROCHELLE, NY
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Aaliyah Parker led the way for Niagara Thursday night, going 9-for-13 from the field for a total of 21 points in the Purple Eagles 59-45 win over Iona.. The freshman added five rebounds and three steals in the win. Angel Parker (13), Olivia Mason (12), and Ally Haar (10) also recorded double-digit scoring numbers. Olivia Vezaldenos led the way for the Gaels with 13 points.
 
Quinnipiac (15-9, 10-5 MAAC) – 54 | Fairfield (18-6, 15-1 MAAC) – 59
Webster Bank Arena | BRIDGEPORT, CT
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The biggest game of the year certainly lived up to its billing. Rachel Hakes drew an offensive foul and then sunk the two clinching free throws to give the Fairfield University Women's Basketball team a 59-54 overtime victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats on Thursday night. The victory was the eighth-straight win for the Stags and clinched at least a share of the regular season title, the fourth in program history and the first since the 2000-01 season. Callie Cavanaugh scored a team-high 17 points for the Stags, Andrea Hernangomez added 11 points and Hakes contributed 10 points. Mikala Morris (18 points, 20 rebounds) and Mackenzie DeWees (10 points, 10 rebounds) each recorded double-doubles for the Bobcats.
 
Saint Peter’s (10-13, 7-7 MAAC) – 41 | Marist (7-16, 5-10 MAAC) – 51
McCann Arena | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
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Marist Head Coach Brian Giorgis picked up his 450^th career win in the Red Foxes’ 51-41 win over Saint Peter’s on Thursday night. Zaria Shazer led the Red Foxes with 13 points and seven rebounds, while Trinasia Kennedy finished with 12 points in the win. Kassondra Brown made a big impact for the Peacocks, posting a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double.
 
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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