ncaab Game Recap
Rider Broncs vs Providence Friars Wrap - Providence Wins 66-65
Providence got 18 points from Bryce Hopkins en route to a 66-65 victory over Rider on Tuesday at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Providence were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -13.0.
Ed Croswell had 13 points for Providence and Noah Locke chipped in with 10 points. Jared Bynum had 5 assists for them, while Ed Croswell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Rider got 18 points from Dwight Murray Jr. in a losing cause and another 15 points from Allen Powell. Dwight Murray Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while Allen Betrand had 7 rebounds.
Providence trailed at halftime, 40-31.
Providence had a 36-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Providence takes its act home to face Northeastern looking for another win. For Rider, they head home to face College of New Jersey.