Who's Playing

Niagara @ Quinnipiac

Current Records: Niagara 5-6; Quinnipiac 6-4

What to Know

Get ready for an MAAC battle as the Niagara Purple Eagles and the Quinnipiac Bobcats will face off at 2 p.m. ET Friday at People's United Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Niagara winning the first 59-56 and Quinnipiac taking the second 78-69.

The Purple Eagles were able to grind out a solid victory over the Albany Great Danes last week, winning 66-58.

Meanwhile, the Bobcats took their game against the Maine Black Bears two weeks ago by a conclusive 73-47 score. It should come as no surprise that the experts had more or less unanimously put their money on Quinnipiac.

Niagara is now 5-6 while Quinnipiac sits at 6-4. Niagara is 2-2 after wins this season, Quinnipiac 4-1.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: People's United Center -- Hamden, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The game is expected to go down to the wire, as the oddsmakers have this as a pick 'em.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bobcats as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Niagara have won seven out of their last 13 games against Quinnipiac.

  • Jan 23, 2021 - Quinnipiac 78 vs. Niagara 69
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Niagara 59 vs. Quinnipiac 56
  • Feb 02, 2020 - Niagara 75 vs. Quinnipiac 59
  • Jan 10, 2020 - Quinnipiac 67 vs. Niagara 56
  • Feb 03, 2019 - Quinnipiac 84 vs. Niagara 73
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Niagara 75 vs. Quinnipiac 72
  • Feb 08, 2018 - Niagara 95 vs. Quinnipiac 76
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Niagara 81 vs. Quinnipiac 73
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Niagara 88 vs. Quinnipiac 69
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Quinnipiac 89 vs. Niagara 81
  • Jan 02, 2017 - Quinnipiac 81 vs. Niagara 78
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Quinnipiac 82 vs. Niagara 68
  • Dec 04, 2015 - Niagara 76 vs. Quinnipiac 72