| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 42 | 39 | 81 |
| RID | 40 | 40 | 80 |
Sanks hits late 3 to help Canisius beat Rider 81-80
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- Jonathan Sanks banked in a 3-pointer with 7.9 seconds left to lift Canisius to an 81-80 victory over Rider on Friday night, ending the Broncs' 17-game home win streak.
Rider's Dimencio Vaughn missed two free throws with 20 seconds left. After Sanks' go-ahead basket, Rider threw the ball away.
Sanks made 5 of 8 from 3-point range and finished with 17 points for the Golden Griffins (10-13, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Takal Molson also scored 17 points with a game-high eight rebounds. Scott Hitchon added 15 points and Malik Johnson 13 with eight assists.
Stevie Jordan led the Broncs (12-11, 7-4) with a season-high 22 points. Frederick Scott added 14 points, Vaughn 13 and Tyere Marshall 10.
The teams split their season series with Rider winning 82-73 on Jan. 11.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nathan Farrell
- Josh White
- Bill McCarthy
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Iona | 6-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Fairfield | 4-7 | 5.5 | 8-14 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
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