Nelson carries Manhattan over Rider 87-77
NEW YORK -- — Anthony Nelson scored a career-high 27 points as Manhattan topped Rider 87-77 on Saturday night. Elijah Buchanan added 20 points for the Jaspers. Buchanan also had seven rebounds.
Jason Douglas-Stanley had 11 points for Manhattan (1-1, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Warren Williams added 10 points.
Christian Ings had 15 points for the Broncs (1-3, 1-1). Dwight Murray Jr. added 13 points.
The Jaspers evened the season series against the Broncs with the win. Rider defeated Manhattan 82-64 last Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chance Moore
- Andy O'Brien
- Keith Ferguson
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-2 | 0.5 | 13-9 |
| Merrimack | 9-2 | 0.5 | 12-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-5 | 3.5 | 13-9 |
| Iona | 6-5 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 5-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Manhattan | 5-6 | 4.5 | 10-10 |
| Siena | 5-6 | 4.5 | 10-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-7 | 5.5 | 8-14 |
| Rider | 4-7 | 5.5 | 8-14 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-8 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
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