Thomasson has 20, Niagara knocks off Rider 61-59

Published Jan. 2, 2023 4:19 p.m. ET

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LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Noah Thomasson had 20 points in Niagara's 61-59 win over Rider on Monday.

Thomasson shot 7 for 10 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line for the Purple Eagles (8-5, 3-1 Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference). Aaron Gray was 4 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 8 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line to add 14 points. Sam Iorio shot 3 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding eight rebounds.

Allen Betrand led the Broncs (6-7, 3-1) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Rider also got 15 points and seven rebounds from Mervin James. In addition, Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson finished with 12 points and six rebounds.

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Both teams next play Friday. Niagara visits Fairfield while Rider hosts Quinnipiac.

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

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