3-27, 3-16 Conference
50
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| RID | 44 | 34 | 78 |
12-18, 8-11 Conference
78
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
Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)
7:00 PM, March 6, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Lawrenceville, NJ
Attendance: 1,514
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Robert Riley
- Scott Gooden
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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