Morgan St defeats Niagara 81-73

Morgan St Edges Niagara in Thrilling Homecoming Victory

Hill Field House, Baltimore, MD - In a tightly contested non-conference matchup, Morgan St emerged victorious over visiting Niagara with an 81-73 win on Saturday evening.

The home team took control of the game early, outscoring their visitors 35-33 at halftime. Morgan St's high-powered offense continued to fire on all cylinders in the second half, while Niagara struggled to find its rhythm despite a late surge.

Alfred Worrell Jr. led the way for Morgan St with an impressive 24-point performance, including 6 three-pointers and 87.5% shooting from the field. The junior's hot shooting helped the Bears outscore Niagara in the second half, 40-40.

Eugene Alvin chipped in with 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while Rob Lawson provided a spark off the bench with 10 assists and 17 points. Morgan St's balanced attack proved too much for Niagara to handle, as they outrebounded their opponents 35-12.

For Niagara, Justin Page led the way with 18 points, four three-pointers, and 58.3% shooting from the field. The senior guard also added four assists and three steals, but it wasn't enough to overcome his team's struggles on defense.

The final margin of eight points was a testament to Morgan St's defensive prowess, as they limited Niagara to just 73 total points - fewer than their season average.

In a game that saw both teams display flashes of brilliance, Morgan St's superior shooting percentages and rebounding edge ultimately proved decisive. The Bears' victory marks their first win in conference play, while Niagara falls to 2-4 overall.

As the home team celebrated their hard-fought win, they did so with a sense of pride and accomplishment. For Morgan St, this non-conference victory served as a welcome confidence booster heading into the heart of conference play.

Box Score Stats:

Morgan St:

* Field Goals: 27/44 (61.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 18/24 (75.0%)

* 3-Point FG: 9/20 (45.0%)

* Free Throws: 18/21 (86.0%)

* Rebounds: 35 (Off: 10, Def: 25)

* Assists: 13

* Turnovers: 23

* Steals: 4

* Blocks: 3

* Total Points: 81

Niagara:

* Field Goals: 26/53 (49.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 19/32 (59.4%)

* 3-Point FG: 7/21 (33.0%)

* Free Throws: 14/19 (74.0%)

* Rebounds: 12 (Off: 4, Def: 8)

* Assists: 16

* Turnovers: 9

* Steals: 10

* Blocks: 2

* Total Points: 73