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Rider Broncs vs St. John's Red Storm Wrap - St. John's Wins 82-79

St. John's got 26 points from Vince Cole en route to a 82-79 victory over Rider on Tuesday at Carnesecca Arena.

Bettors who backed St. John's were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -19.0.

St. John's got 18 points from Julian Champagnie and another 16 points from Marcellus Earlington. Posh Alexander contributed 8 assists, while Julian Champagnie cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Rider got a 20-point performance from Rodney Henderson Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Dwight Murray Jr.. Dwight Murray Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Tyrel Bladen grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Rider were victorious, as the score was 35-34 at the break.

St. John's had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

St. John's heads into a battle against Seton Hall. Rider, meanwhile, will have their next action against Manhattan.