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Niagara Downs Saint Peter's 68-59 - Match Report
Niagara got 14 points from Braxton Bayless en route to a 68-59 victory over Saint Peter's on Friday at Yanitelli Center.
Bettors who backed Niagara were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Luke Bumbalough had 14 points for Niagara and Harlan Obioha chipped in with 12 points. Ahmad Henderson II had 4 assists for them, while Harlan Obioha was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Saint Peter's got 21 points from Roy Clarke in a losing cause and another 11 points from Armoni Zeigler. Latrell Reid contributed 3 assists for them, while Mouhamed Sow had 8 rebounds.
Niagara was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Saint Peter's had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Niagara heads into a battle against Canisius. Saint Peter's, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marist.