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Rider Downs Iona 78-75 - Match Report
Rider got 20 points from Mervin James as they ran past Iona 78-75 on Friday at Alumni Gymnasium.
Bettors who backed Rider were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Tariq Ingraham had 18 points for Rider and Allen Powell chipped in with 12 points. Mervin James had 5 assists for them, while Tariq Ingraham was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Iona got a 20-point performance from Idan Tretout, who was supported by 15 points from Wheza Panzo. Joel Brown had 9 assists in a losing cause for Iona, while Jeremiah Quigley grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rider were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Rider heads into a battle against Quinnipiac. Iona, meanwhile, will have their next action against Mount St. Mary's.