ncaab Game Recap
Niagara vs Monmouth Final: 77-72 - Recap
Monmouth was victimized for 26 points and 12 rebounds by Marcus Hammond as Niagara defeated them 77-72 in NCAA action on Sunday.
Niagara won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.
Niagara got 17 points from Shandon Brown and another 10 points from Justyn Rogers. Marcus Hammond contributed 3 assists, while Marcus Hammond cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Monmouth got 14 points from Melik Martin in a losing cause and another 12 points from George Papas. Ray Salnave contributed 5 assists for them, while Ray Salnave had 7 rebounds.
Niagara was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Monmouth as they grabbed 35 boards, while Niagara only had 30
Niagara heads into a battle against Fairfield. Monmouth, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marist.