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Rider vs Canisius Final: 61-60 - Recap

Dimencio Vaughn scored 18 points leading Rider to a 61-60 victory over Canisius at Alumni Gymnasium on Friday.

Bettors who backed Rider were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.0.

Rider got 9 points from Tyere Marshall and another 9 points from Stevie Jordan. Dimencio Vaughn contributed 2 assists, while Dimencio Vaughn cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Canisius got a 17-point performance from Malik Johnson, who was supported by 14 points from Majesty Brandon. Malik Johnson had 2 assists in a losing cause for Canisius, while Majesty Brandon grabbed 8 rebounds.

Rider was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Next game, Rider takes its act home to face Niagara looking for another win. For Canisius, they head on the road to face Siena.