Rider Broncs @ Niagara Purple Eagles
James scored 24 points as Rider tops Niagara 71-61
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Mervin James had 24 points in Rider's 71-61 win over Niagara on Friday night.
James had five rebounds for the Broncs (13-16, 10-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). JT Langston Jr. shot 7 of 10 from the field to add 16 points. Tariq Ingraham had nine points and shot 4 of 15 from the field.
The Purple Eagles (14-13, 10-7) were led by Quandre Bullock, who posted 15 points. Ahmad Henderson II added 12 points for Niagara. In addition, Yaw Obeng-Mensah had 11 points.
Both teams next play Sunday. Rider visits Canisius and Niagara squares off against Mount St. Mary's at home.
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Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:A.J. Desai
Referee:Brian Zink
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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