Rider splits season series with Niagara with 73-58 win
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- Frederick Scott had 17 points as Rider topped Niagara 73-58 on Sunday.
Tyere Marshall had 16 points and four assists for Rider (14-9, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Stevie Jordan added six assists.
Nick MacDonald had 18 points for the Purple Eagles (7-16, 5-7). Greg Kuakumensah added 12 points.
James Towns, who was second on the Purple Eagles in scoring entering the contest with 12 points per game, failed to make a shot from the floor (0 of 6).
The Broncs leveled the season series against the Purple Eagles with the win. Niagara defeated Rider 70-68 on Jan. 17. Rider takes on Siena on the road on Friday. Niagara faces Canisius at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Clarence Armstrong
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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