Murray scores 15, Rider knocks off Saint Peter’s 82-61

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LAWRENCEVILLE, N,J. (AP) — Dwight Murray Jr. had 15 points in Rider’s 82-61 win against Saint Peter’s on Friday night.

Murray also had five rebounds and six assists for the Broncs (12-9, 9-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Mervin James scored 11 points while going 3 of 9 and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Adetokunbo Bakare recorded 11 points and shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. The Broncs picked up their sixth straight win.

Isiah Dasher led the Peacocks (9-13, 4-9) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and six rebounds. Saint Peter’s also got 11 points from Kyle Cardaci. Jaylen Murray also had 11 points.

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Rider next plays Sunday against Manhattan on the road, and Saint Peter’s will host Marist on Friday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.