Murray scores 20 to carry Rider past Fairfield 70-62
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Dwight Murray Jr. had 20 points as Rider got past Fairfield 70-62 on Friday.
Christian Ings had 12 points for Rider (2-6, 2/3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak.
Taj Benning scored a career-high 22 points and had nine rebounds for the Stags (1-9, 1-4), who have now lost four straight games. Jake Wojcik added 15 points. Chris Maidoh had 11 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Adam Vandenburgh
- Jason Mirabito
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 |
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