Saint Peter`s 80, at Manhattan 75

NEW YORK (Interstat) — In a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference clash defined by gritty defense and critical second-chance opportunities, the Saint Peter’s Peacocks held off a late surge from the Manhattan Jaspers for an 80-75 victory on Thursday night at Draddy Gymnasium. The most important part of the game was Saint Peter’s commanding first-half performance and its subsequent ability to withstand Manhattan’s frantic second-half rally by dominating the offensive glass and capitalizing on Jasper mistakes. The Peacocks built a crucial eight-point halftime lead, 43-35, by forcing turnovers and converting them into points, a disparity that ultimately decided the contest. Saint… Read more...