CINCINNATI — The Niagara men's basketball team opened up the season at Xavier, and the Purple Eagles took the Musketeers down to the wire on Tuesday night.
Marcus Hammond had a game-high 25 points for the Eagles, while Noah Thomasson hit a three-point shot, beyond half court, with a second remaining, but it wasn't enough for Niagara, falling 63-60.
Thomasson added 11 points in his first game with the Purple Eagles.
The Niagara women won their season opener over Loyola (Md.), 81-71, on Tuesday afternoon.
