| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPU | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| RID | 18 | 30 | 48 |
Saint Peter's upsets Rider 50-48 in Metro Atlantic quarterfinal
Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. Rider Broncs: Game Highlights
Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. Rider Broncs: Game Highlights
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- — Michael Houge had 20 points in fifth-seeded Saint Peter's 50-48 upset victory over fourth-seeded Rider on Thursday in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference quarterfinals.
The Peacocks advance to Friday's semifinals to face top-seeded Quinnipiac.
Houge also contributed eight rebounds for the Peacocks (17-13). Marcus Randolph scored 10 points while finishing 3 of 5 from 3-point range and 1 for 3 from the line. Latrell Reid shot 2 of 8 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with seven points.
Mervin James led the Broncs (15-17) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and nine rebounds. Tariq Ingraham added 11 points and six rebounds for Rider. TJ Weeks Jr. also had 10 points. The Broncs ended a six-game winning streak with the loss.
Houge scored 10 points in the first half for Saint Peter's, who led 27-18 at halftime. Houge led Saint Peter's with 10 points in the second half as his team was outscored by seven points over the final half but hung on for the victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nathan Hall
- Ryan Corbett
- Tim Smith
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 19-12 |
| Merrimack | 14-6 | 1 | 17-14 |
| Marist | 13-7 | 2 | 20-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-12 |
| Manhattan | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Iona | 12-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Rider | 9-11 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Siena | 9-11 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Fairfield | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Saint Peter's | 7-13 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Niagara | 6-14 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Canisius | 3-17 | 12 | 3-28 |
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