Eaton scores 27 as Saint Peter’s beats Sacred Heart 85-79

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Eaton scored 27 points as Saint Peter’s beat Sacred Heart 85-79 on Sunday.

Eaton shot 8 for 11 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Peacocks (10-14, 5-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Armoni Zeigler added 20 points while going 8 of 15 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had 13 rebounds. Tyreck Morris shot 6 of 13 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points.

Griffin Barrouk finished with 19 points for the Pioneers (12-15, 8-8). Tanner Thomas added 18 points, six rebounds and two steals for Sacred Heart. Amiri Stewart had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

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These two teams both play Friday. Saint Peter’s visits Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart hosts Marist.

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By The Associated Press