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
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 11-2 | - | 14-10 |
| Quinnipiac | 10-3 | 1 | 14-10 |
| Marist | 9-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Iona | 8-5 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 7-5 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-6 | 4.5 | 13-10 |
| Manhattan | 6-6 | 4.5 | 11-10 |
| Siena | 6-7 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Fairfield | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Rider | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Niagara | 4-8 | 6.5 | 9-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-10 | 8.5 | 7-13 |
| Canisius | 2-10 | 8.5 | 2-21 |
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