Who’s Playing
Niagara @ Monmouth
Current Records: Niagara 8-11; Monmouth 13-6
What to Know
The Niagara Purple Eagles and the Monmouth Hawks are set to square off in an MAAC matchup at 2 p.m. ET Jan. 30 at OceanFirst Bank Center. If the game is anything like their last meeting in last December, where Monmouth won 57-49, we could be in for a big score.
The Purple Eagles were close but no cigar this past Friday as they fell 60-56 to the Siena Saints. The defeat was just more heartbreak for Niagara, who fell 68-66 when the teams previously met last February.
Meanwhile, the Hawks didn’t have too much breathing room in their game with the Canisius Golden Griffins this past Friday, but they still walked away with a 72-67 victory.
Niagara is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past three games.
Monmouth’s win lifted them to 13-6 while Niagara’s loss dropped them down to 8-11. We’ll see if Monmouth can repeat their recent success or if Niagara bounces back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: OceanFirst Bank Center — West Long Branch, New Jersey
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Hawks are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Purple Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 10-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Monmouth have won nine out of their last 14 games against Niagara.
- Dec 03, 2021 – Monmouth 57 vs. Niagara 49
- Jan 30, 2021 – Niagara 83 vs. Monmouth 74
- Jan 29, 2021 – Monmouth 77 vs. Niagara 67
- Feb 16, 2020 – Niagara 77 vs. Monmouth 72
- Jan 24, 2020 – Monmouth 82 vs. Niagara 71
- Mar 07, 2019 – Monmouth 76 vs. Niagara 72
- Jan 26, 2019 – Niagara 75 vs. Monmouth 48
- Feb 04, 2018 – Niagara 96 vs. Monmouth 91
- Jan 12, 2018 – Niagara 78 vs. Monmouth 77
- Mar 03, 2017 – Monmouth 84 vs. Niagara 59
- Feb 16, 2017 – Monmouth 93 vs. Niagara 75
- Jan 14, 2017 – Monmouth 90 vs. Niagara 83
- Feb 28, 2016 – Monmouth 77 vs. Niagara 68
- Dec 06, 2015 – Monmouth 56 vs. Niagara 42
Injury Report for Monmouth
No Injury Information
Injury Report for Niagara
- Marcus Hammond: Game-Time Decision (Concussion)
