Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Manhattan Jaspers vs Niagara Purple Eagles

Preview · updated September 25, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Manhattan Jaspers

Jaspers

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— home · — away

4th in Metro

Head coach Brooke Alverson

Niagara Purple Eagles

Purple Eagles

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— home · — away

4th in Metro

Head coach Ren Cefra

Storylines

Revenge angle — NIA won the last meeting by 1; MAN wants an answer.
Series edge — NIA owns the recent series 3-0.

Stakes4th in Metro

Players to watch

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NIA

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)NIA leads series 3-0 (since 2023-24)

Last meetingOct 11, 2025: MAN 2 — NIA 3 (W: NIA)

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