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Men's Basketball Takes On Saint Peter's Friday Night

Broncs renew in-state rivalry with Peacocks

GAME 21 – Friday, January 31, 2025
Game Sponsored by Qdoba
Rider Broncs (7-13, 3-6 MAAC)
vs. Saint Peter's Peacocks (7-9, 2-6 MAAC)
Location:
Lawrenceville, NJ – Alumni Gym
Tip: 7 p.m.
TicketsGoBroncs.com
Live Video – ESPN+
International Stream MAAC.TV
Live Audio107.7 The Bronc Retro
Live StatsGoBroncs.com
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What You Need To Know
- Rider returns to action Friday, when it plays host to Saint Peter's.    
- Rider Athletics is enhancing the game day experience for fans at home men's basketball games during the 2024-25 season. The new "Broncs Fan Zone," located in the Student Recreation Center Atrium adjacent to Alumni Gym, will include enhanced concessions, a live pregame radio show with special guests hosted by 107.7 The Bronc and the introduction of alcohol sales. This initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience while continuously ensuring a safe and family-friendly environment. MORE INFO
- After winning three-straight in MAAC play over Niagara, Mount St. Mary's and Marist, the Broncs are looking to bounce back from consecutive setbacks to Iona and Quinnipiac. 
- Tariq Ingraham posted his team-leading fifth double-double of the season with 15 points and 14 rebounds at Quinnipiac.
- Jay Alvarez matched his career high with 28 points on Jan. 23 against Iona.
- T.J. Weeks Jr. has been the Broncs' leading scorer, averaging 13.1 points per game. He's scored in double figures 16 times in 19 games played, including a season-high 21 points at Fairfield.
- Rider is 6-0 this season when holding the opposition to fewer than 72 points.
- Rider leads the all-time series with Saint Peter's, 44-36. Rider took both regular-season meetings with the Peacocks last season before Saint Peter's defeated the Broncs, 50-48, in the MAAC Quarterfinals en route to their second MAAC Championship in the last three years. 
- The Peacocks are led by Marcus Randolph at 14.2 points per game, while Armoni Zeigler has averaged 10.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. Bryce Eaton (9.5 ppg., 2.6 apg.) and Mouhamed Sow (8.2 ppg., 5.3 rpg.) have also made strong contributions, while Stephon Roberts has been the Peacocks' top rebounder at 6.7 rpg.
 - The Broncs were picked seventh in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- 13th-year Head Coach Kevin Baggett's teams have posted a 199-196 record. Baggett won MAAC Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2018. His next win would make him the fourth coach to win 200 games with a MAAC program or programs and just the second to accomplish the feat at a single MAAC institution.
- Only John Carpenter (292) has more wins at Rider.
- Listen to all Rider men's and women's home games this season, along with select road games, on 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2. Tune in online at 1077TheBronc.com, or download our free Google PlayApple, Alexa, Audacy and MyTuner apps and skills. Search and download: WRRC2.
 
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Players Mentioned

Tariq Ingraham

#33 Tariq Ingraham

F
6' 9"
Graduate Student
T.J. Weeks Jr.

#35 T.J. Weeks Jr.

G
6' 4"
Graduate Student
Jay Alvarez

#5 Jay Alvarez

F
6' 5"
Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

Tariq Ingraham

#33 Tariq Ingraham

6' 9"
Graduate Student
F
T.J. Weeks Jr.

#35 T.J. Weeks Jr.

6' 4"
Graduate Student
G
Jay Alvarez

#5 Jay Alvarez

6' 5"
Redshirt Senior
F