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MAAC Tournament - Marist Defeats Niagara 65-59 - Recap

Marist grabbed a 65-59 win over Niagara on Thursday, behind a 20-point effort from Jadin Collins at Boardwalk Hall.

Marist was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Javon Cooley had 14 points for Marist and Jackson Price chipped in with 12 points. Jadin Collins had 4 assists for them, while Josh Pascarelli was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Niagara got a 15-point performance from Kwane Marble Jr., who was supported by 13 points from Yaw Obeng-Mensah. Braxton Bayless had 4 assists in a losing cause for Niagara, while Yaw Obeng-Mensah grabbed 7 rebounds.

Marist was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Marist as they grabbed 25 boards, while Niagara only had 21