Jones Scores 24 Points, Bobcats Fall at Niagara

Sunday, January 9

Niagara Falls, NY / Gallagher Center

1:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

7-5,2-2MAAC

Niagara

6-7,1-3MAAC

Quinnipiac

Niagara

Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com

1/9/2022 3:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Rigoni Sets New Program Record for Games Played

By: QU Athletic Communications

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Quinnipiac men's basketball dropped a road matchup at Niagara, 76-66, on Sunday afternoon at the Gallagher Center.

Dezi Jones led the way with a season-high 24 points, shooting 11-of-19 from the floor.

Jacob Rigoni played his 128^th career game as a Bobcat, setting a new program record. The previous record (127 GP) was held by James Johnson '12.

SCORE
Niagara 76, Quinnipiac 66

LOCATION
Gallagher Center | Niagara University

RECORDS
Quinnipiac (7-5, 2-2 MAAC) | Niagara (6-7, 1-3 MAAC)

QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS

Points: Dezi Jones 24
Rebounds: Kevin Marfo 12
Assists: Kevin Marfo 5
Steals: 4 tied w/ 2

NOTES

The Bobcats shot 26-for-63 (41.3%) from the floor. QU knocked down 10 3-point field goals.
Dezi Jones registered a career-high 24 points to go along with four rebounds and two assists. He shot 11-for-19 in 38+ total minutes of action.
Matt Balanc added 14 points and five rebounds. It's his eighth game of the season with 10+ points.
Kevin Marfo recorded 12 rebounds and six points. Marfo is averaging 11.1 rebounds per game this year.
Jacob Rigoni chipped in with nine points, Tyrese Williams added eight, and Tymu Chenery added five points.
Jacob Rigoni played his 128^th career game as a Bobcat, setting a new program record for total games played.
QU is now 4-3 over its last seven games against Niagara.
There were eight lead changes in total. QU led for 12:50.