James scores 23 to lift Rider past Monmouth 74-65
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Mervin James had 23 points as Rider got past Monmouth 74-65 on Saturday.
James shot 10 for 12 from the field. He added seven rebounds.
Dwight Murray, Jr. had 16 points and six assists for Rider (12-18, 8-12 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson added 12 points and seven rebounds. Dimencio Vaughn had seven rebounds.
Shavar Reynolds Jr. had 15 points for the Hawks (19-12, 11-9). Walker Miller added 11 points and nine rebounds. George Papas also had 11 points.
The Broncs evened the season series against the Hawks. Monmouth defeated Rider 60-58 on Feb. 18.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin O'Connell
- Adam Vandenburgh
- Sean Campbell
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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