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Hammond's buzzer-beater lifts Niagara over Rider, 70-68

Hammond's game-winner caps thriller comeback for Purple Eagles
Credit: AP
Niagara Purple Eagles mascot Montey puts up a shot during a game between other mascots during intermission at the second round of the men's MAAC Tournament at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 5, 2005. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

LEWISTON, N.Y. — Marcus Hammond had 15 points and seven assists and hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer as Niagara narrowly beat Rider 70-68. 

Justin Roberts had 16 points and hit 4 of 6 3-pointers for Niagara (5-11, 3-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Raheem Solomon added 13 points. 

Greg Kuakumensah had 10 points. Dimencio Vaughn had 18 points for the Broncs (9-7, 3-3).

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