ncaab Game Recap
Fairfield Stags vs Rider Broncs Wrap - Rider Wins 58-57
Rider earned a 58-57 victory over Fairfield on Friday, getting 18 points from Allen Powell at Alumni Gymnasium.
Rider won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Rider got 11 points from Dwight Murray Jr. and another 10 points from Mervin James. Dwight Murray Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Mervin James cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Fairfield got 16 points from Supreme Cook in a losing cause and another 12 points from Allan Jeanne-Rose. Caleb Fields contributed 2 assists for them, while Makai Willis had 6 rebounds.
Rider led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Rider won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-21.
Rider looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canisius. Fairfield will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Mount St. Mary's.