Division II foe D’You-ville at NU Today: 3 PM ESPN+

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NOTES:

SETTING THE SCENE
• Following a very succesful trip to Ireland that saw the Purple and White win two games, Niagara
returns to the Gallagher Center for a Wednesday afternoon contest against Division II foe D’You-ville.
• The Purple Eagles and Saints will tip-off at 3 p.m. on ESPN+, fans can also tune in to 107.3 FM, 1400
AM and the Niagara Sports Network to listen to the action live.
ACROSS THE POND
• The Purple Eagles went a perfect 2-0 on the court in Dublin, Ireland, defeating Central Arkansas
and Stetson to sweep the MAAC/ASun Challenge.
• Noah Thomasson was named MVP of the Challenge.
• Niagara also took part in a community event at a local primary school during its visit to the Emer- ald Isle.
SERIES HISTORY
• Niagara and D’Youville will meet for the first time in non exhibition contest Wednesday afternoon.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
• Niagara senior guard, Noah Thomasson has been named MAAC Player of the Week, presented by
Hercules Tires, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon.
• Thomasson averaged 22.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game and shot 54.8 percent
from the field en route to being named the MVP of the MAAC/ASun Dublin Basketball Challenge.
FOUR PURPS IN DOUBLE FIGURES
• Noah Thomasson, Aaron Gray, Bryce Moore and David Mitchell all reached double figures in the
scoring column on Saturday’s game against Stetson.

FULL NOTES:

https://purpleeagles.com/documents/2022 ... _11.23.pdf

[Truthful]

This game ideally should have been scheduled as an opener , not much to be gained . Hopefully some of the freshmen who haven't had much playing time will get the opportunity today .

[phillyeagle]

NU leads at half. Not very impressive. Thomason goes 3-4 from 3 pt land. That was the positive.
Kasper plays, but goes 0-3 from 3pm land on open looks. That was a big negative.
We need to see signs of some offensive production from Obioha.

[jhart]

Nail biter!
91-53
Good scrimmage before our men head to Queens v a much improved, big and deep undefeated SJU squad.

[Vinkman]

Big Harlan had 8 rebounds in just 12 minutes....extrapolate that over 40 minutes and you get 26.7 rebounds.

[jhart]

I've got beautiful waterfront property in Jersey for you!
Predict SJU 80-52 but going and rooting!
Line likely -17 in only my opinion.

[Truthful]

Actually I like the way Big Harlan moves , he could potentially be a big time contributor down the road . He also seems to have something that can't be taught.......a good basketball IQ .

[le]

Big Harlan O had 8 rebounds today against a D2 opponent. ..GP seems locked into a rotation of NT, Ilorio , Gray, Bayless , Brown , Mitchell and Erving. Triore didn’t get any minutes today . Was he on the bench?

[NewEnglander]

I think Obioha will crack the starting lineup by seasons end. Not just this game but in all games he has been in he has been averaging a rebound every 2 minutes. He fouls a little too much so that is what they are teaching him to handle better. His shooting is very decent at 44% and he is 4 of 5 in free throws which is a great sign as well.

[Vinkman]

Traore didn't dress for the game because of a leg injury.