February 27, 2022 - The Niagara Knights men's basketball team were in tough at home yesterday when they sqaured off against the 5-1 St. Clair Saints. 

The Saints only loss this season came back on February 19th against the undefeated Humber Hawks.

The Knights were eager for a win after dropping a close 84-79 decision to the Redeemer Royals Tuesday night.

The #14 nationally ranked St. Clair Saints took control of this contest early and ended the first quarter ahead 23-15. Sharp shooting from the field saw the visiting team score 30 points which included going 4 for 4 from the 3-point arc. St. Clair ended the half with a comfortable 53-32 lead at the half.

The Saints had an edge in most statistical categories but most notably shot 54% in the contest while holding Niagara to 35% from the field.  St. Clair outrebounded Niagara 41-29 and scored more points in the paint (48-28) and off the bench (44-18).  

Niagara's Delroy Grandison had 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss, while Resse Radobenko and Reggie Williams each added 12 of thier own.