LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University junior volleyball outside hitter Kiannisha Santiago and junior men's soccer forward Momo Diop have been selected McGriff Rider Athletes of the Month for November.   

Santiago averaged 3.35 kills, 0.81 digs and 1.29 blocks per set in helping the Broncs to a 6-2 overall record (5-1 MAAC) and the MAAC Semifinals. She earned First Team All-MAAC honors for her work in the regular season and was named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team after setting a career-high with 24 kills to go along with five blocks in a MAAC Quarterfinals victory over Merrimack.

Diop scored three goals and added an assist in five games in November, leading Rider to its second MAAC Championship Game appearance in as many years. He earned the MAAC Golden Boot, representative of the league's top offensive player, in addition to All-MAAC First Team and MAAC All-Championship Team honors. One of his three goals was the game winner in the MAAC Semifinals against Siena.