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Rider Downs Niagara 68-65 - Match Report
Rider got 18 points from T.J. Weeks Jr. as they ran past Niagara 68-65 on Sunday at Gallagher Center.
Rider won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.
Jay Alvarez had 13 points for Rider and Tank Byard chipped in with 12 points. Ruben Rodriguez had 6 assists for them, while Ruben Rodriguez was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Niagara got a 17-point performance from Justice Smith, who was supported by 13 points from Jhaylon Martinez. Zion Russell had 6 assists in a losing cause for Niagara, while Jhaylon Martinez grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rider were victorious, as the score was 33-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Niagara as they grabbed 27 boards, while Rider only had 25
Rider heads into a battle against Mount St. Mary's. Niagara, meanwhile, will have their next action against Fairfield.