Niagara 70, at Sacred Heart 71

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Interstat) — In a game defined by missed opportunities at the free throw line and a frantic final sequence, the Sacred Heart Pioneers escaped with a 71-70 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at William H. Pitt Center. The most critical juncture of the contest came in the final second, a chaotic finish that saw the lead change hands twice. With the game tied at 68 and only 9.9 seconds remaining, Niagara’s Justin Hawkins was called for a traveling violation, giving Sacred Heart possession. On the ensuing inbounds… Read more...