Canisius Golden Griffins @ Rider Broncs
3-27, 3-16 MAAC
50
3-27, 3-16 MAAC
12-18, 8-11 MAAC
78
12-18, 8-11 MAAC
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
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
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