Canisius Women’s Basketball defeated Manhattan 58-55 in the MAAC Tournament quarterfinals behind Sisi Eleko's 24 points and 11 rebounds, advancing to the semifinals to face Fairfield.

The Big Picture

Canisius reaches the MAAC Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2009, overcoming Manhattan's earlier regular-season victories.

By the Numbers
  • Eleko recorded a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Three Canisius players scored in double figures: Eleko (24), Athina Lexa (14), and Brooklyn Thrash (14).
State of Play
  • Canisius improved to 17-13 on the season and faces top-seeded Fairfield in the semifinals.
  • Eleko's 24 points marked her eighth game of 20+ points this season.
  • Canisius leads the all-time series against Manhattan 36-35.
What's Next

Canisius will play against Fairfield in the MAAC Tournament semifinals, with the game scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. and broadcast live on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Canisius Women’s Basketball's victory propels them to the MAAC Tournament semifinals after a thrilling win over Manhattan, led by Eleko's outstanding performance.