Merrimack Warriors @ Rider Broncs
16-9, 12-2 MAAC
73
16-9, 12-2 MAAC
3-20, 2-12 MAAC
47
3-20, 2-12 MAAC
Tye Dorset scores 18 to guide Merrimack to 73-47 romp over Rider
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Tye Dorset had 18 points in Merrimack's 73-47 victory over Rider on Saturday night.
Dorset finished 7 of 8 from the field for the Warriors (16-9, 12-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ernest Shelton added 15 points and Kevair Kennedy scored 14.
The Broncs (3-20, 2-12) were led by Aasim Burton with 18 points. Caleb Smith added 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Shemani Fuller scored nine.
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Game Information
Lawrenceville, NJ
Referee:Matt Lavigne
Referee:Mike Evans
Referee:Gordon Bentley
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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