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Marist Downs Canisius 71-70 - Match Report
Marist grabbed a 71-70 win over Canisius on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Jao Ituka at McCann Center.
Marist won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Marist got 14 points from Noah Harris and another 13 points from Ricardo Wright. Jao Ituka contributed 3 assists, while Jao Ituka cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Canisius got 19 points from Jordan Henderson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Ahamadou Fofana. Jordan Henderson contributed 4 assists for them, while Jacco Fritz had 6 rebounds.
Marist was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Marist won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-34.
Marist heads into a battle against Niagara. Canisius, meanwhile, will have their next action against Fairfield.