ncaab Game Recap
Rider Falls 88-84 to Quinnipiac - Recap
Matt Balanc scored 29 points for Quinnipiac on Friday, leading them to a 88-84 victory over Rider at M&T Bank Arena.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -4.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Paul Otieno had 24 points for Quinnipiac and Amarri Tice chipped in with 14 points. Savion Lewis had 18 assists for them, while Paul Otieno was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Rider got a 31-point performance from Mervin James, who was supported by 19 points from T.J. Weeks Jr.. Corey McKeithan had 8 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Mervin James grabbed 9 rebounds.
Quinnipiac was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Quinnipiac had a 35-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Quinnipiac takes its act home to face Manhattan looking for another win. For Rider, they head home to face Canisius.