Fisher scores 21 to carry Siena past Rider 59-57
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- Evan Fisher had 21 points as Siena edged past Rider 59-57 on Sunday.
Manny Camper made 1 of 2 free throws with 36.8 seconds left to give Siena a 58-57 lead. On its ensuing possession, Rider had one shot block and missed two others. Kadeem Smithen made 1 of 2 free throws for Siena with 4.6 seconds left before Jordan Allen's 3-point try went off the glass as time ran out.
Smithen had 16 points and six rebounds for Siena (13-12, 8-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win. Jalen Pickett added six assists. Camper had nine rebounds.
Rider scored 25 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Tyere Marshall had 19 points for the Broncs (12-12, 7-5), who have now lost four straight games. Frederick Scott added 10 rebounds.
Siena takes on Iona at home on Wednesday. Rider plays Quinnipiac on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Earl Walton
- Donnie Eppley
- Andy O'Brien
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
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