ncaab Game Recap
Hall of Fame Tipoff Classic - Columbia Falls 87-63 Against Rider - Game Recap
Rider blew out Columbia on Saturday, running up the score in a 87-63 win at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Rider won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Tyere Marshall had 25 points for Rider and Stevie Jordan chipped in with 19 points. Stevie Jordan had 7 assists for them, while Tyere Marshall was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Columbia got 21 points from Mike Smith in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jack Foreman. Mike Smith contributed 7 assists for them, while Ike Nweke had 7 rebounds.
Rider was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Rider won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-30.
Rider heads into a battle against Bucknell. Columbia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Lehigh.