Canisius Golden Griffins @ Rider Broncs
Zion Cruz scores 12 to lead Rider to 78-50 victory over Canisius
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Zion Cruz had 12 points to help Rider defeat Canisius 78-50 on Thursday night.
Cruz added three steals for the Broncs (12-18, 8-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). TJ Weeks Jr. added 11 points and Cole McCabe scored 10 on 4-for-4 shooting.
The Golden Griffins (3-27, 3-16) were led by Cam Palesse with 13 points. Gianni Thompson added 10 points and Anthony Benard scored nine.
Rider will host Niagara in a regular-season finale on Saturday when Canisius plays at Saint Peter's.
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Game Information
Lawrenceville, NJ
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Robert Riley
Referee:Scott Gooden
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's | 6-1 | - | 9-6 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | - | 10-8 |
| Marist | 5-2 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Quinnipiac | 5-2 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Siena | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Iona | 4-4 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Manhattan | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Canisius | 3-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-5 | 4 | 6-12 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-6 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| Rider | 1-6 | 5 | 2-14 |
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