JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Interstat) — Saint Peter’s used a strong second half to defeat Marist 69-59 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Friday night at Yanitelli Center.

The host Peacocks, who trailed by three at halftime, outscored the Red Foxes 34-21 after the break. Marist led 38-35 at halftime but could not sustain its offense in the second half. The victory improved Saint Peter’s to 7-5 overall. Marist fell to 8-5. Attendance was 633.