SANBORN, N.Y. (Interstat) — Saint Peter’s defeated Niagara 81-72 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Gallagher Center.

The Peacocks built a lead with a strong first half, taking a 43-40 advantage into halftime. They then held the Purple Eagles to just 10 points in the third quarter to pull away. Niagara’s Talia Dial scored a game-high 20 points in the loss. Katarina Veljovic added 15 rebounds for the Purple Eagles.

Saint Peter’s improved to 3-8 overall. Niagara remains winless at 0-11. Attendance was 152.