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Rider Broncs vs Saint Peter's Peacocks Recap - Rider Wins 62-57
Rider grabbed a 62-57 win over Saint Peter's on Thursday, behind a 20-point effort from Mervin James at Yanitelli Center.
Bettors who backed Rider were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.5 at sportsbooks.
Tariq Ingraham had 11 points for Rider and JT Langston Jr. chipped in with 8 points. Corey McKeithan had 3 assists for them, while Mervin James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Saint Peter's got 17 points from Latrell Reid in a losing cause and another 11 points from Corey Washington. Latrell Reid contributed 5 assists for them, while Armoni Zeigler had 9 rebounds.
Rider led at halftime, 30-21.
Saint Peter's had a 40-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Rider heads into a battle against Mount St. Mary's. Saint Peter's, meanwhile, will have their next action against Siena.