JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Interstat) — Saint Peter’s used a strong second half to defeat Canisius 69-57 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Friday night at Yanitelli Center.

The teams were tied at 32 at halftime before the Peacocks outscored the Golden Griffins 37-25 after the break. Bryce Eaton led Saint Peter’s with 14 points and four assists. Kahlil Singleton and Brendan Oliver each scored 15 points for Canisius.

Saint Peter’s improved to 3-4 overall and 1-0 in the MAAC before a crowd of 558. Canisius fell to 4-5 and 0-1.