Merrimack Warriors @ Rider Broncs
Tye Dorset scores 18 to guide Merrimack to 73-47 romp over Rider
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 8, 2026, 02:59 am
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Tye Dorset had 18 points in Merrimack's 73-47 victory over Rider on Saturday night.
Dorset finished 7 of 8 from the field for the Warriors (16-9, 12-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ernest Shelton added 15 points and Kevair Kennedy scored 14.
The Broncs (3-20, 2-12) were led by Aasim Burton with 18 points. Caleb Smith added 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Shemani Fuller scored nine.
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Game Information
Lawrenceville, NJ
Referee:Matt Lavigne
Referee:Mike Evans
Referee:Gordon Bentley
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 12-2 | - | 16-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 11-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Siena | 10-4 | 2 | 17-8 |
| Marist | 10-5 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 10-5 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| Fairfield | 8-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 7-8 | 5.5 | 11-15 |
| Iona | 6-8 | 6 | 14-11 |
| Manhattan | 6-9 | 6.5 | 10-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 6-9 | 6.5 | 10-16 |
| Canisius | 3-11 | 9 | 8-17 |
| Niagara | 3-11 | 9 | 6-18 |
| Rider | 2-12 | 10 | 3-20 |
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