1 | 2 | T | |
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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
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |