Benjamin scores 26 as Mount St. Mary's beats Niagara 70-66

EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Jalen Benjamin had 26 points in Mount St. Mary's 70-66 win over Niagara on Friday night.

Benjamin shot 9 for 18 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for the Mountaineers (9-18, 5-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). George Tinsley scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Deandre Thomas finished 2 of 4 from the field to finish with seven points.

Noah Thomasson led the Purple Eagles (14-11, 9-7) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Joe Kasperzyk added 17 points, six rebounds and two steals for Niagara. In addition, Sam Iorio finished with 10 points.

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Both teams next play Sunday. Mount St. Mary's hosts Canisius while Niagara visits Marist.

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