Buffalo, N.Y. — In a compelling matchup on Sunday, Saint Peter’s secured a 62-49 victory over Canisius, primarily thanks to Marcus Randolph’s impressive performance, where he netted 19 points.
Randolph showcased his shooting skills, making 5 of 14 attempts overall, while being particularly effective from long range with a 4-for-10 effort on three-pointers. Additionally, he converted 5 of 6 free throws to contribute significantly to the Peacocks’ win, which improved their record to 6-7, with a 1-4 standing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Supporting Randolph’s efforts, Bryce Eaton chipped in with 11 points on 4 of 9 shooting, including a noteworthy 3 from 6 beyond the arc, and he also delivered five assists. Mouhamed Sow contributed to the team’s success with 10 points of his own.
On the other side, the Golden Griffins struggled to find their rhythm and fell to a record of 1-15, sharing a 1-4 mark in the same conference. Tana Kopa emerged as the leading scorer for Canisius, ending the game with 12 points along with two steals. Jasman Sangha and Paul McMillan IV both contributed 11 points, while Sangha also recorded two steals and McMillan distributed four assists.
Overall, Saint Peter’s demonstrated a balanced offensive approach that ultimately led them to a crucial conference win, while Canisius continues to seek improvements as the season progresses.