Merrimack 73, at Niagara 66

SANBORN, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a game defined by runs and resilience, the Merrimack Warriors used a decisive second-half surge to pull away from the Niagara Purple Eagles and secure a 73-66 victory in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball on Sunday at Gallagher Center. The Warriors, who entered as heavy favorites, saw that status challenged early before their offensive efficiency and key defensive stands in the final 12 minutes sealed their 21st win of the season. Niagara, fighting to escape the conference cellar, fell to 8-22. Merrimack led 30-28 at halftime in a tightly contested opening period that featured… Read more...