Hammond carries Niagara over SIU-Edwardsville 70-60
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Marcus Hammond scored 16 points as Niagara beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 70-60 in nonconference play. Greg Kuakumensah and Noah Thomasson added 15 points each for the Purple Eagles (1-2). Shamar Wright tied a career high with 20 points to go with nine rebounds and three blocks for the Cougars (1-3).