| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPU | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| RID | 34 | 28 | 62 |
Saint Peter's tops Rider 70-62 in MAAC quarterfinal
Saint Peter's advances to MAAC Semifinals
With a victory over Rider, Saint Peter's becomes the first 10-seed in MAAC tournament history to advance to the semifinals.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- — Jaylen Murray had 22 points in Saint Peter's 70-62 victory over Rider on Wednesday in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinal.
Murray was 8 of 15 shooting, including 3 for 6 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Peacocks (14-17). Jayden Saddler scored 11 points while going 4 of 4 from the field. Mouhamed Sow finished 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points, while adding nine rebounds.
Mervin James finished with 13 points for the Broncs (16-14). Zahrion Blue added 12 points for Rider. In addition, Dwight Murray Jr. had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Perry
- Jason Bradwell
- Mike Fleury
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 |
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