| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RID | 40 | 35 | 3 | 78 |
| MAN | 35 | 40 | 9 | 84 |
Perez scores 23 to carry Manhattan past Rider 84-78 in OT
NEW YORK -- — Jose Perez had 23 points as Manhattan topped Rider 84-78 in overtime on Sunday.
Elijah Buchanan had 13 points for Manhattan (14-11, 7-9 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ant Nelson added 12 points. Josh Roberts had 12 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.
Allen Powell made a 3-pointer for what would be Rider's only points of overtime and the Broncs trailed 79-78 with 2:20 to go. Rider did not score again and Manhattan closed it out by making 5 of 6 free throws.
Powell had 17 points for the Broncs (10-16, 6-10). Dimencio Vaughn added 16 points. Mervin James had 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Jaspers evened the season series against the Broncs. Rider defeated Manhattan 76-67 on Feb. 8.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Tony Henderson
- Jason Bradwell
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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