Canisius outlasts Rider 77-76 in MAAC opener
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jermaine Crumpton tossed in 20 points and Jonathan Sanks came off the bench to score 12, including 1 of 2 free throws with 39 seconds left, to lift Canisius to a 77-76 victory over Rider on Friday in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener.
Rider led 74-73 after Frederick Scott hit 1 of 2 free throws with 1:34 remaining in the game. But Crumpton scored on a scoop shot, was fouled and hit the free throw to put the Golden Griffins up 76-74. Demencio Vaughn nailed a pair of free throws with 1:06 left to knot the score at 76. Sanks hit the front end of a one-and-one for the winner. Anthony Durham missed a 15-footer at the buzzer for the Broncs.
Takal Molson finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds and Isaiah Reese scored 15 with eight assists for the Golden Griffins (7-7), who picked up their third straight win.
Scott came off the bench to score 19, including 17 in the second half, with 12 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season for the Broncs (7-6). Tyere Marshall also added his fourth double-double of the season with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Vaughn had 16 points and Stevie Jordan added 10 points and seven assists.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Kevin Ferguson
- Jason Bradwell
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Manhattan | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Siena | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Rider | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Canisius | 2-5 | 4.5 | 2-16 |
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