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 League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 10-1 | - | 18-6 |
| Colgate | 8-3 | 2 | 14-10 |
| American University | 6-5 | 4 | 13-11 |
| Lehigh | 6-5 | 4 | 10-14 |
| Loyola Maryland | 5-6 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Bucknell | 5-6 | 5 | 8-16 |
| Army | 4-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Boston University | 4-7 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Lafayette | 4-7 | 6 | 7-17 |
| Holy Cross | 3-8 | 7 | 8-16 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 11-2 | - | 15-9 |
| Siena | 10-3 | 1 | 17-7 |
| Saint Peter's | 10-3 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Marist | 10-4 | 1.5 | 16-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-5 | 2.5 | 16-9 |
| Fairfield | 7-7 | 4.5 | 15-10 |
| Iona | 6-7 | 5 | 14-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 6-8 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-8 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| Manhattan | 5-9 | 6.5 | 9-16 |
| Niagara | 3-10 | 8 | 6-17 |
| Canisius | 3-11 | 8.5 | 8-17 |
| Rider | 2-11 | 9 | 3-19 |
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