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MAAC Tournament - Recap - Monmouth Defeats Niagara 61-58

Monmouth earned a 61-58 victory over Niagara on Thursday, getting 17 points from Walker Miller at Boardwalk Hall.

Monmouth was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Monmouth got 15 points from Shavar Reynolds Jr. and another 10 points from Marcus McClary. George Papas contributed 5 assists, while Nikkei Rutty cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Niagara got 17 points from Marcus Hammond in a losing cause and another 13 points from Noah Thomasson. Marcus Hammond contributed 5 assists for them, while Sam Iorio had 8 rebounds.

Monmouth was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Monmouth had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.