ncaab Game Recap
Marist vs Rider Final: 76-67 - Recap
Ricardo Wright scored 22 points leading Marist to a 76-67 victory over Rider at Alumni Gymnasium on Saturday.
Marist won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Braden Bell had 15 points for Marist and Hakim Byrd chipped in with 8 points. Matt Herasme had 4 assists for them, while Matt Herasme was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Rider got 20 points from Allen Powell in a losing cause and another 16 points from Dwight Murray Jr.. Dwight Murray Jr. contributed 7 assists for them, while Dwight Murray Jr. had 10 rebounds.
Marist was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Marist as they grabbed 38 boards, while Rider only had 33
Next game, Marist takes its act home to face Quinnipiac looking for another win. For Rider, they head on the road to face Saint Peter's.