Canisius Golden Griffins @ Rider Broncs
Nunez's 3 free throws give Rider 61-60 win over Canisius
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- Willie Nunez Jr. made three free throws with 5.9 seconds remaining to lift Rider to a 61-60 victory over Canisius on Friday night.
The Broncs had made just 3 of 15 free throws when Nunez stepped to line for his only attempts of the game. He made the first two, and after a Canisius timeout, connected for the third. Tyere Marshall then intercepted a Canisius pass at midcourt to end the game.
Dimencio Vaughn scored 18 points to lead Rider (13-9, 7-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Malik Johnson had 17 points to go over 1,000 in his career for the Golden Griffins (9-14, 4-8). Majesty Brandon added 14 points. Armon Harried had 10 points.
The Broncs evened the season series against the Golden Griffins with the win. Canisius defeated Rider 95-86 on Jan. 19.
Rider faces Niagara at home on Sunday. Canisius plays Siena on the road on Sunday.
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Game Information
Lawrenceville, NJ
Referee:Donnie Eppley
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Courtney Green
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 9-2 | - | 13-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 8-2 | 0.5 | 11-7 |
| Siena | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Marist | 8-4 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 7-5 | 2.5 | 14-9 |
| Fairfield | 6-6 | 3.5 | 14-9 |
| Iona | 6-6 | 3.5 | 14-9 |
| Sacred Heart | 6-6 | 3.5 | 10-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Manhattan | 5-7 | 4.5 | 9-14 |
| Canisius | 3-8 | 6 | 8-14 |
| Niagara | 2-9 | 7 | 5-16 |
| Rider | 1-10 | 8 | 2-18 |
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