Jordan scores 19, Vaughn 17 in Rider's win over Fairfield
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Stevie Jordan had 19 points and seven rebounds as Rider topped Fairfield 65-51 on Sunday.
Jordan hit 13 of 16 free throws and made three steals to tie Ryan Thompson (2006-10) for the program's career record of 188.
Dimencio Vaughn added 17 points for Rider (17-12, 11-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which snapped its four-game road losing streak. Frederick Scott scored 14 points.
Landon Taliaferro had 15 points for the Stags (11-18, 7-11). Vincent Eze added 14 points. Jesus Cruz had 11 points.
This was the final men's basketball game to be played in Fairfield's Alumni Hall with a new arena to be constructed with a projected opening in 2021. Alumni Hall was built in 1959.
The Broncs also defeated Fairfield 68-52 on Jan. 31.
Rider plays Manhattan at home on Wednesday. Fairfield plays Monmouth on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Ron Tyburski
- Kevin O'Connell
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |