BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Alfred Worrell scored 24 points to lead Morgan State to an 81-73 men’s basketball victory over Niagara on Saturday at Hill Field House.

The Bears (2-8) used a strong second half, outscoring the Purple Eagles 46-40 after leading 35-33 at halftime. Rob Lawson added 17 points and 10 assists for Morgan State, while Eugene Alvin also scored 17.

Justin Page led Niagara (2-8) with 18 points. Brian Griffith added 16 points for the Purple Eagles, who have lost six straight.

An announced crowd of 368 saw the game. Both teams now hold identical 2-8 records.