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MAAC Tournament - Saint Peter's vs Rider Final: 50-48 - Recap
Michael Houge scored 20 points leading Saint Peter's to a 50-48 victory over Rider at Boardwalk Hall on Thursday.
Saint Peter's won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites.
Marcus Randolph had 10 points for Saint Peter's and Latrell Reid chipped in with 7 points. Roy Clarke had 2 assists for them, while Latrell Reid was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Rider got a 17-point performance from Mervin James, who was supported by 11 points from Tariq Ingraham. Corey McKeithan had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Mervin James grabbed 9 rebounds.
Saint Peter's was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Saint Peter's had a 45-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.