ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Merrimack Defeats Niagara 64-59
Niagara was victimized by Adam Clark for 32 points as Merrimack defeated them 64-59 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Merrimack won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread.
Sean Trumper had 13 points for Merrimack and Bryan Etumnu chipped in with 6 points. Sean Trumper had 3 assists for them, while Bryan Etumnu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Niagara got 13 points from Jhaylon Martinez in a losing cause and another 11 points from Josiah Davis. Justice Smith contributed 5 assists for them, while Olumide Adelodun had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Niagara were victorious, as the score was 30-25 at the break.
Niagara won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-29.
Next game, Merrimack takes its act home to face Canisius looking for another win. For Niagara, they head on the road to face Quinnipiac.