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Recap - Rider Defeats Marist 77-71
Rider got 19 points from Allen Betrand en route to a 77-71 victory over Marist on Thursday at Alumni Gymnasium.
Rider earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.5-point spread.
Dwight Murray Jr. had 17 points for Rider and Mervin James chipped in with 13 points. Mervin James had 3 assists for them, while Mervin James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Marist got a 21-point performance from Patrick Gardner, who was supported by 13 points from Noah Harris. Patrick Gardner had 4 assists in a losing cause for Marist, while Stephane Ingo grabbed 12 rebounds.
Rider led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Marist as they grabbed 36 boards, while Rider only had 31
Rider looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgia. Marist will aim to get back on the winning track at Fairfield.