Bucknell Bison @ Rider Broncs
Spadone's 14 help Bucknell knock off Rider 51-38
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Achile Spadone had 14 points in Bucknell's 51-38 win against Rider on Tuesday ending the Bison's nine-game losing streak.
Spadone added five rebounds and three steals for the Bison (3-9). Jayden Williams scored nine points while going 3 of 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range). Aleksander Pachucki had eight points and shot 3 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
The Broncs (1-8, 0-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) were led in scoring by Antwan Wilson, who finished with seven points. The loss was the Broncs' sixth in a row.
Bucknell took the lead with 19:46 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Spadone led their team in scoring with seven points in the first half to help put them up 26-16 at the break.
Bucknell extended its lead to 42-32 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run.
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Game Information
Lawrenceville, NJ
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:Bill Covington Jr.
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 25-6 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 15-16 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-22 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 21-10 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-11 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 19-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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