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Saint Peter's Peacocks vs Niagara Purple Eagles Recap - Saint Peter's Wins 72-67
Saint Peter's earned a 72-67 victory over Niagara on Friday, getting 19 points from Michael Houge at Gallagher Center.
Bettors who backed Saint Peter's were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Latrell Reid had 15 points for Saint Peter's and Brent Bland chipped in with 7 points. Brent Bland had 3 assists for them, while Michael Houge was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Niagara got a 20-point performance from Yaw Obeng-Mensah, who was supported by 15 points from Braxton Bayless. Yaw Obeng-Mensah had 2 assists in a losing cause for Niagara, while Harlan Obioha grabbed 8 rebounds.
Saint Peter's was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Niagara won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-19.
Next game, Saint Peter's takes its act on the road to face Canisius looking for another win. For Niagara, they head home to face Quinnipiac.