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Rider vs Saint Peter's Final: 70-66 - Recap
Rider got 15 points from Dimencio Vaughn en route to a 70-66 victory over Saint Peter's on Friday at Alumni Gymnasium.
Rider earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.5-point spread.
Frederick Scott had 13 points for Rider and Stevie Jordan chipped in with 12 points. Stevie Jordan had 5 assists for them, while Dimencio Vaughn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Saint Peter's got a 12-point performance from Matthew Lee, who was supported by 10 points from Doug Edert. Quinn Taylor had 5 assists in a losing cause for Saint Peter's, while Fousseyni Drame grabbed 9 rebounds.
Rider was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Saint Peter's had a 28-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Rider looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Manhattan. Saint Peter's will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Niagara.