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Rider Defeats Penn State 71-70 - Recap

Dimencio Vaughn scored 16 points leading Rider to a 71-70 victory over Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center on Friday.

Rider was a +15.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Rider got 15 points from Tyere Marshall and another 14 points from Frederick Scott. Stevie Jordan contributed 7 assists, while Frederick Scott cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Penn State got a 18-point performance from Shep Garner, who was supported by 10 points from Josh Reaves. Josh Reaves had 8 assists in a losing cause for Penn State, while Josh Reaves grabbed 13 rebounds.

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

Penn State had a 42-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

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