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Cancun Challenge - Rider Falls 60-54 to Middle Tennessee - Recap

Middle Tennessee grabbed a 60-54 win over Rider on Tuesday, behind a 15-point effort from Eli Lawrence at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Middle Tennessee was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite.

Camryn Weston had 13 points for Middle Tennessee and Donovan Sims chipped in with 11 points. DeAndre Dishman had 3 assists for them, while DeAndre Dishman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Rider got 13 points from Dimencio Vaughn in a losing cause and another 13 points from Dwight Murray Jr.. Corey McKeithan contributed 5 assists for them, while Dimencio Vaughn had 7 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Middle Tennessee had a 40-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bryan. Rider will aim to get back on the winning track at South Carolina.