Rider Broncs @ Canisius Golden Griffins
James scores 20 points and Rider beats Canisius 65-61
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Mervin James had 20 points in Rider's 65-61 victory over Canisius on Sunday.
James shot 8 of 17 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line for the Broncs (14-16, 11-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). TJ Weeks Jr. added 17 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line, and also had seven rebounds. Allen Powell had 11 points and shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. It was the sixth straight win for the Broncs.
TJ Gadsden finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and three blocks for the Golden Griffins (12-16, 7-11). Devean Williams added 14 points and four assists for Canisius. In addition, Tre Dinkins had 11 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Referee:Carl Luciano
Referee:Evon Burroughs
Referee:Nathan Hall
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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