Canisius Golden Griffins @ Rider Broncs
Zion Cruz scores 12 to lead Rider to 78-50 victory over Canisius
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Zion Cruz had 12 points to help Rider defeat Canisius 78-50 on Thursday night.
Cruz added three steals for the Broncs (12-18, 8-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). TJ Weeks Jr. added 11 points and Cole McCabe scored 10 on 4-for-4 shooting.
The Golden Griffins (3-27, 3-16) were led by Cam Palesse with 13 points. Gianni Thompson added 10 points and Anthony Benard scored nine.
Rider will host Niagara in a regular-season finale on Saturday when Canisius plays at Saint Peter's.
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Game Information
Lawrenceville, NJ
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Robert Riley
Referee:Scott Gooden
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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