Fisher scores 21 to carry Siena past Rider 59-57
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- Evan Fisher had 21 points as Siena edged past Rider 59-57 on Sunday.
Manny Camper made 1 of 2 free throws with 36.8 seconds left to give Siena a 58-57 lead. On its ensuing possession, Rider had one shot block and missed two others. Kadeem Smithen made 1 of 2 free throws for Siena with 4.6 seconds left before Jordan Allen's 3-point try went off the glass as time ran out.
Smithen had 16 points and six rebounds for Siena (13-12, 8-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win. Jalen Pickett added six assists. Camper had nine rebounds.
Rider scored 25 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Tyere Marshall had 19 points for the Broncs (12-12, 7-5), who have now lost four straight games. Frederick Scott added 10 rebounds.
Siena takes on Iona at home on Wednesday. Rider plays Quinnipiac on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Earl Walton
- Donnie Eppley
- Andy O'Brien
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |