SANBORN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Canisius Golden Griffins used a dominant second half to defeat the Niagara Purple Eagles 57-41 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Gallagher Center.

The teams were tied at 24 at halftime, but Canisius outscored Niagara 33-17 after the break. The Golden Griffins held the Purple Eagles to just three points in the fourth quarter.

Mary Copple and Irene Rey Pineda each scored 11 points to lead Canisius. Caliana Fenceroy scored 11 points for Niagara.

Canisius improved to 3-13 overall. Niagara remains winless at 0-16. An announced crowd of 363 attended.