Rider Broncs @ Niagara Purple Eagles
Roberts scores 16 to lead Niagara past Rider 70-68
NIAGARA, N.Y. -- Marcus Hammond had 15 points and seven assists and hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer as Niagara narrowly beat Rider 70-68 on Friday night.
Justin Roberts had 16 points and hit 4 of 6 3-pointers for Niagara (5-11, 3-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Raheem Solomon added 13 points. Greg Kuakumensah had 10 points.
Dimencio Vaughn had 18 points for the Broncs (9-7, 3-3). Stevie Jordan added 15 points. Tyere Marshall had 12 points.
Niagara plays Siena at home on Sunday. Rider plays Canisius on the road on Sunday.
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Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
Referee:Mike Kitts
Referee:Bill McCarthy
Referee:Edwin Young
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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