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Cancun Challenge - Rider Broncs vs Bucknell Bison Wrap - Rider Wins 85-79

Rider got 23 points from Mervin James en route to a 85-79 victory over Bucknell on Wednesday at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Rider was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Rider got 16 points from Dimencio Vaughn and another 12 points from Dwight Murray Jr.. Dwight Murray Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Dwight Murray Jr. cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Bucknell got 24 points from Xander Rice in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jake van der Heijden. Elvin Edmonds IV contributed 3 assists for them, while Alex Timmerman had 12 rebounds.

Rider trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Rider had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Rider looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Carolina. Bucknell will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Siena.