FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Interstat) — Dashon Gittens scored 19 points and dished six assists as Sacred Heart edged Niagara 71-70 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at William Pitt Center. The Pioneers, who trailed by two at halftime, outscored the Purple Eagles 37-34 in the second half to secure the narrow victory. Niagara’s Will Shortt recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. Sacred Heart improves to 9-13, while Niagara falls to 5-15. Attendance was 930.