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Niagara Downs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 70-60 - Match Report
Niagara earned a 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Friday, getting 16 points from Marcus Hammond at Beeghly Physical Education Center.
Niagara was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Niagara got 15 points from Greg Kuakumensah and another 15 points from Noah Thomasson. Noah Thomasson contributed 4 assists, while Sam Iorio cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got a 20-point performance from Shamar Wright, who was supported by 12 points from Ray'Sean Taylor. Courtney Carter had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, while Shamar Wright grabbed 9 rebounds.
Niagara trailed at halftime, 30-25.
The rebound battle favored Southern Illinois-Edwardsville as they grabbed 35 boards, while Niagara only had 28
Niagara heads into a battle against St. Thomas (MN). Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Youngstown State.