Morgan State Beats Niagara 73-67
Keith Richards scored 22 points as Morgan State held off Niagara in Lewiston, New York, moving to 3-0.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Morgan State defeated Niagara 73-67 in Lewiston, New York, on November 7, 2026. The win leaves Morgan State at 3-0 and Niagara at 0-2.
Why it matters
The result gives Morgan State an unbeaten start to the season while Niagara drops to 0-2. Early records like these can shape how each program is viewed heading into conference play.
Richards went 5 of 13 from the field and 5 of 8 from three-point range while making all seven of his free throws, and Worrell Jr. added 20 points and eight rebounds. Niagara's Ruey Ruey (15 points) and Fidel Rotta (12 points, eight rebounds) were the Purple Eagles' leading scorers, though the extraction does not provide team totals for comparison.
The players
Morgan State Bears
Morgan State University's men's basketball program, a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Niagara Purple Eagles
The men's basketball program of Niagara University, a Catholic institution in Lewiston, New York, competing in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
The details
Morgan State held off Niagara in Lewiston, New York, with Richards leading the way at 22 points and Worrell Jr. adding 20 points and eight rebounds. Oliver Spence chipped in 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting, while Ruey Ruey and Fidel Rotta paced Niagara with 15 and 12 points respectively.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Morgan State defeats Niagara 73-67 in Lewiston, New York.
Thursday: Morgan State visits UMBC, and Niagara travels to play Bowling Green.
Season Trajectory
Morgan State's 3-0 start positions it as one of the few unbeaten teams in its early-season schedule, while Niagara's 0-2 record puts it on the defensive before its conference slate. Early wins and losses like these in the first week of November help set seeding and confidence before league play begins.
Morgan State's unbeaten start and Niagara's 0-2 record will shape early standings and tournament seeding projections. Fantasy managers tracking the Morgan State roster may want to note Richards' 22-point outing and Worrell Jr.'s double-double of 20 points and eight rebounds.
The takeaway
Early-season results can look decisive, but a 3-0 start and an 0-2 start both remain small samples this early. Watch how each team handles its next road test on Thursday.
What happens next
Morgan State visits UMBC on Thursday, and Niagara travels to Bowling Green on Thursday.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
