Murray scores 17, Rider knocks off Monmouth 88-62
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Dwight Murray Jr. and Mervin James scored 17 points each to lead Rider past Monmouth 88-62 on Wednesday night.
Murray was 6 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 4 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Broncs (2-4). James shot 7 of 11 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line. Allen Powell was 4 of 8 shooting (3 for 7 from distance) to finish with 11 points.
Myles Ruth led the way for the Hawks (0-8) with 16 points and three steals. Myles Foster added 12 points and nine rebounds for Monmouth.
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Game Information
Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)
1:00 AM, 1 December 2022
Lawrenceville, NJ
Attendance: 1,650
- Referees:
- Nathan Hall
- Adam Vandenburgh
- Tim Smith
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 16-2 | - | 22-11 |
| UNC Wilmington | 14-4 | 2 | 26-7 |
| Charleston | 13-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| William & Mary | 11-7 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Campbell | 10-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Monmouth | 10-8 | 6 | 13-20 |
| Drexel | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Northeastern | 9-9 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Elon | 8-10 | 8 | 17-15 |
| Hampton | 8-10 | 8 | 17-16 |
| Hofstra | 6-12 | 10 | 15-18 |
| Delaware | 5-13 | 11 | 16-19 |
| Stony Brook | 4-14 | 12 | 8-24 |
| North Carolina A&T | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 19-12 |
| Merrimack | 14-6 | 1 | 17-14 |
| Marist | 13-7 | 2 | 20-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-12 |
| Manhattan | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Iona | 12-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-10 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Siena | 9-11 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Rider | 9-11 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Fairfield | 8-12 | 7 | 12-19 |
| Saint Peter's | 7-13 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Niagara | 6-14 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Canisius | 3-17 | 12 | 3-28 |
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