Iona, Monmouth and Rider are atop the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings at 4-1, with Manhattan a half game back. The first full week of 2015 saw plenty of great plays, let’s look back on the week in MAAC in animated form.
Fairfield battled at home against Rider, but the Broncs pulled away thanks to plays like this from Matt Lopez to Zedric Sadler late.
Canisius went 1-1 on a road swing in downstate, which included plays like this from Phil Valenti to help bring the Golden Griffins to a lead they wouldn’t let go in the second half.
The night was not without entertainment, as Marist’s mascot Shooter shows off some dance moves to a couple of children in attendance.
Siena walk-on Jimmy Merrill scored his first career points against Niagara when he threw down this two-hand jam against Niagara.
Ousmane Drame has been coming off the bench for Quinnipiac, but he has still managed to perform well, which includes this dunk against Monmouth.
Monmouth senior Max DiLeo makes the crucial mistake late, on his third free throw down he tries to rush it and get the ball back. However, the ball did not hit the rim before he left the free throw line and the refs waved off his attempt as a lane violation.
Watch out below Saint Peter’s players because Rider’s Junior Fortunat goes up strong and throws one down on the Peacocks.
Iona needed a clutch three from Isaiah Williams to take the lead by three on Canisius in the game’s final two minutes, but it was this one from A.J. English that gave the Gaels enough distance from the Golden Griffins.
Manhattan sophomore Jermaine Lawrence, who scored a season-high 11 points on Saturday against Niagara, throws down an alley-oop off a pass from Rich Williams.
Fairfield managed to beat Siena on the road thanks to Marcus Gilbert’s game-high 23 points.
Ryan Restivo wrote the America East conference preview for the 2014-15 Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. He covers the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, the America East conference and Hofstra for Big Apple Buckets. You can follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanarestivo or contact Ryan at rrestivo[at]nycbuckets.com.
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