Powell, Vaughn, Murray lead Rider past Marist 79-75
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- — Allen Powell had 15 points to lead five players in double figures and Rider defeated Marist 79-75 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play on Sunday.
Dimencio Vaughn — who sank 4 of 6 from 3-point range — finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Broncs (5-8, 1-2). Dwight Murray, Jr. made two free throws with 6 seconds remaining to preserve the win, adding 14 points, 11 assists and six boards. Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson had 13 points and Mervin James scored 10.
Ricardo Wright had 14 points and six rebounds for the Red Foxes (7-7, 2-3). Braden Bell added 12 points, while Samkelo Cele scored 11.
The Broncs evened the season series against the Red Foxes. Marist defeated Rider 79-67 on Dec. 5.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Earl Walton
- Jeff Anderson
- Brian Zink
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 |