MOUNT SAINT MARY’S 68, NIAGARA 58

SANBORN, N.Y. (Interstat) — Mount Saint Mary’s used a strong second half to defeat Niagara 68-58 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Monday at Gallagher Center.

The Mountaineers, who trailed 34-30 at halftime, outscored the Purple Eagles 38-24 after intermission. Arlandus Keyes led Mount Saint Mary’s with 15 points. Will Shortt posted a double-double for Niagara with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Mount Saint Mary’s improved to 8-12 overall. Niagara fell to 5-13. Attendance was 552.