ST. JOSEPH — Despite three players in double figures, visiting Niles was unable to snap its 12-game losing streak at St. Joseph Friday night.

The Vikings (2-13, 0-9 SMAC West) kept it close for the first half before the Bears pulled away to the easy victory.

Niles trailed 19-10 after one quarter and 27-17 at halftime.

The Bears outscored the Vikings 34-26 in the second half.

Adrian Thomas led Niles with 14 points, while Jordan Brown and Kendall Chrismon both finished with 11 points.

Jordan Marble had a game-high 24 points for the Bears.

 

ST. JOSEPH 61, NILES 43

At St. Joseph

NILES 43

Adrian Thomas 14, Jordan Brown 11, Kendall Chrismon 11, Nate Goins 5, Leon Williams 2, Cam Callahan 0, Ethan Alkire 0, Zach Stokes 0. TOTALS: 18 3-12 43

ST. JOSEPH 61

Jordan Marble 24, Ben Newland 12, Anthony Cellentani 9, Luke Hedstrom 5, Devon Frenchko 4, Lane Everett 4, Griffin Shinrock 2, Jeremiah Sterling 1, Joshua Terry 0, Andrew Blomgren 0, Brenden Nolte 0, Tyler Burnette 0. TOTALS: 24 7-10 61

 

Niles                10        17        35        43

St. Joseph        19        27        49        61

3-point baskets: Niles 4 (Thomas 2, Brown, Goins), St. Joseph 6 (Marble 5, Cellentani). Total fouls (fouled out): Niles 13 (none), St. Joseph 14 (none). Varsity records: Niles 2-13, 0-9 SMAC West; St. Joseph 6-12, 2-7 SMAC West