James scored 24 points as Rider tops Niagara 71-61
Rider Broncs vs. Niagara Purple Eagles: Game Highlights
Rider Broncs vs. Niagara Purple Eagles: Game Highlights
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Mervin James had 24 points in Rider's 71-61 win over Niagara on Friday night.
James had five rebounds for the Broncs (13-16, 10-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). JT Langston Jr. shot 7 of 10 from the field to add 16 points. Tariq Ingraham had nine points and shot 4 of 15 from the field.
The Purple Eagles (14-13, 10-7) were led by Quandre Bullock, who posted 15 points. Ahmad Henderson II added 12 points for Niagara. In addition, Yaw Obeng-Mensah had 11 points.
Both teams next play Sunday. Rider visits Canisius and Niagara squares off against Mount St. Mary's at home.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- A.J. Desai
- 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 |
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