Final
for this game
Manhattan beats Canisius 71-57
Dec 6, 2009 - 9:58 PM BUFFALO, N.Y.(AP) -- Rico Pickett scored 21 points, shooting 9 of 16 from the floor, to lead Manhattan over Canisius 71-57 on Sunday.Darryl Crawford added 19 points and Andrew Gabriel had 13 for the Jaspers (5-3, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who have won four of their past five games.
Nick Walsh scored all five of his points in the first 3 minutes and Pickett added three more, helping the Jaspers to an 8-2 advantage they'd never relinquish.
The Jaspers led by nine points at the half and outscored Canisius 39-34 in the second half to seal the win.
Manhattan shot 50.8 percent from the floor (31-for-61) compared to just a 33.3 mark (17-for-51) for the Golden Griffins.
The Jaspers scored 22 points off of 20 turnovers and outscored Canisius 42-26 in the paint.
Julius Coles led Canisius (4-3, 1-1) with 15 points and Frank Turner added 13.
- NCAA BB
MANHATTAN 71
CANISIUS 57 FINAL
Dec 6 4:07 PM - NCAA BB
MANHATTAN 32
CANISIUS 23 HALFTIME
Dec 6 2:56 PM
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