| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| SPU | 35 | 33 | 68 |
Canisius gets first MAAC win beating Saint Peter's 72-68
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Malik Johnson scored 15 points and Majesty Brandon contributed 14 points off the bench and Canisius earned its first conference win beating Saint Peter's 72-68 on Sunday.
Jordan Henderson's jump shot with 1:15 left gave the Peacocks a 68-67 lead. But Johnson made a pair of foul shots with 37 seconds to go and Brandon sank 3 of 4 from the line in the final 18 seconds. The Peacocks turned it over twice and missed two shots in the final minute.
Jordan Henderson scored 11 for Canisius (6-10, 1-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) and Scott Hitchon 10.
Doug Edert led Saint Peter's (5-8, 2-2) with 13 points off the bench and Dallas Watson -- also off the bench -- scored 11. Daryl Banks III also scored 11. Saint Peter's starters narrowly outscored its bench 35-33.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Brandon Cruz
- Adam Vandenburgh
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
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