James scores 23 to lead Rider over Bucknell 85-79
RIVIERA MAYA -- — Mervin James had 23 points and Rider beat Bucknell 85-79 in the Mayan Division of the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday.
Trailing 73-69, Rider used a 16-6 run in the final 5:20 to secure the win.
Dimencio Vaughn had 16 points and eight rebounds for Rider (3-4) and Dwight Murray Jr. scored 12, grabbed 10 rebounds and passed a half-dozen assists. Corey McKeithan scored 12 points.
Xander Rice scored a career-high 24 points and had eight rebounds for the Bison (1-5). Jake van der Heijden added 15 points. Andrew Funk had 12 points.
The Broncs evened the season series against the Bison. Bucknell defeated Rider 81-74 last week. Bucknell has lost three straight.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kenneth Clark
- John Floyd
- Scott Siville
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 8-2 | - | 14-9 |
| Army | 6-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Bucknell | 6-4 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Colgate | 6-4 | 2 | 9-14 |
| Boston University | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Navy | 5-5 | 3 | 8-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-6 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Lafayette | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Holy Cross | 3-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Lehigh | 3-7 | 5 | 8-13 |
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