Bucknell Bison @ Rider Broncs
Spadone's 14 help Bucknell knock off Rider 51-38
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Achile Spadone had 14 points in Bucknell's 51-38 win against Rider on Tuesday ending the Bison's nine-game losing streak.
Spadone added five rebounds and three steals for the Bison (3-9). Jayden Williams scored nine points while going 3 of 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range). Aleksander Pachucki had eight points and shot 3 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
The Broncs (1-8, 0-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) were led in scoring by Antwan Wilson, who finished with seven points. The loss was the Broncs' sixth in a row.
Bucknell took the lead with 19:46 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Spadone led their team in scoring with seven points in the first half to help put them up 26-16 at the break.
Bucknell extended its lead to 42-32 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Bill Covington Jr.
- John Cahill Jr.
2025-26 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena | 2-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 4-6 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 3-6 |
| Fairfield | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 4-6 |
| Niagara | 0-2 | 2 | 2-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-2 | 2 | 2-8 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 1-8 |
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