ncaab Game Recap
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Rider Broncs Wrap - Canisius Wins 81-78
Canisius grabbed a 81-78 win over Rider on Friday, behind a 21-point effort from Tahj Staveskie at Alumni Gymnasium.
Canisius won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.0-point spread as underdogs.
Jacco Fritz had 19 points for Canisius and Tre Dinkins chipped in with 13 points. Tahj Staveskie had 5 assists for them, while Jacco Fritz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Rider got a 26-point performance from Dwight Murray Jr., who was supported by 11 points from Tariq Ingraham. Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rider were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Rider won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-24.
Next game, Canisius takes its act on the road to face Mount St. Mary's looking for another win. For Rider, they head on the road to face Quinnipiac.