GAME 14 – Friday, January 14, 2021
Rider Broncs (5-8, 1-2 MAAC) vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats (7-6, 2-3 MAAC)
Location: Lawrenceville, NJ – Alumni Gym
Tip: 7 p.m.
Tickets – GoBroncsTix.com
Live Video – ESPN+
Live Audio – 107.7 The Bronc Retro
Live Stats – GoBroncs.com
Twitter – Twitter.com/RiderMBB
 
What You Need To Know
- Rider looks to build on a 79-75 road win at Marist this past Sunday, when it welcomes Quinnipiac Friday night.
- Friday is National Logic Day. So bring a sharp mind as you test your knowledge against the Broncs throughout the game.
- Girl Scouts will sell cookies in the lobby.
- Five Broncs scored in double figures in the win at Marist, led by double-doubles from Dwight Murray, Jr. (14 points, 11 assists) and Dimencio Vaughn (14 points, 10 rebounds). Allen Powell had a team-high 15 points, while Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson (13) and Mervin James (10) also reached double digits.
- Rider shot a season-high 57.1 percent (28-49) at Marist, including 64.3 percent (9-14) from long range.
- The Broncs hold a 13-6 lead over Quinnipiac in the all-time series. However, the Bobcats swept a weekend series last February in Hamden. Rider is 7-0 in Alumni Gym against Quinnipiac. 
- Matt Balanc leads Quinnipiac at 15.5 points per game this season, while Dezi Jones also averages in double figures at 10.2 ppg. Kevin Marfo has contributed 9.2 ppg. to go along with a team-high 10.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Jacob Rigoni (8.9 ppg.), Tyrese Williams (8.5 ppg.) and Tymu Chenery (8.1 ppg.) give the Broncs scoring depth. The Bobcats lost Savion Lewis (9.4 ppg. in 8 games) is reportedly out for the remainder of the season with an Achilles injury.
- The Bobcats had won four-straight prior to a pair of Western New York road losses at Niagara and Canisius this past Sunday and Tuesday, respectively. 
- Dwight Murray, Jr. and Dimencio Vaughn were named to the Preseason All-MAAC First and Second Teams, respectively.
- The Broncs were picked fifth in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- 10th-year Head Coach Kevin Baggett's teams have posted a 152-141 record. Baggett won MAAC Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2018.
- Only John Carpenter (292) and Thomas Leyden (187) have more wins at Rider than Baggett.
- Listen to all Rider men's and women's home games this season on 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2. Tune in online at 1077TheBronc.com, or download our free Google Play, Apple and Alexa apps and skills. Search and download: WRRC2.