GAME 6 – Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Rider Broncs (1-4) vs. Coppin State Eagles (1-7)
Location: Lawrenceville, NJ – Alumni Gym
Tip: 7 p.m.
Tickets – GoBroncs.com
Live Video – ESPN+
International Stream - MAAC.tv
Live Audio – 107.7 The Bronc Retro
Live Stats – GoBroncs.com
X Updates – Twitter.com/RiderMBB
 
What You Need To Know
- Rider returns home to face Coppin State Tuesday night at Alumni Gym. 
- For the second consecutive year, Rider's radio station 107.7 The Bronc will broadcast a pregame show called "The Hype" live from the Student Recreation Center Atrium starting one hour prior to tip. "The Hype", hosted by Rider students CJ Jackson and Dante Walker, will start at the top of the hour and air for about 45 minutes before the show transfers courtside for the game broadcast. "The Hype" will feature a look at the upcoming game and feature special guests discussing the keys to the game.  Listen to Rider basketball and "The Hype" on 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2 or via www.1077TheBronc.com, via the app on Apple and Apple CarPlay, Google Play and Android Auto, Alexa, Audacy, and MyTuner.
- Rider has had a brutal early-season schedule, falling at Power 5 schools Virginia, Rutgers, Texas and Nationally-ranked No. 2 Houston. 
- The Broncs earned a win in their home opener Nov. 15 against Division III Eastern University. RU previously fell in consecutive road match-ups with Power 4 opponents at Virginia (87-53, Nov. 3) and Rutgers (81-53, Nov. 5).
- Four Broncs scored in double figures vs. Eastern, led by 21 from Flash Burton. 
- Caleb Smith posted a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds at Rutgers.
- Flash Burton filled the stat sheet at Virginia, going for 17 points and six boards.
- The Broncs return four players from last year's squad, including starters Zion Cruz and Flash Burton.
- Cruz was named to the Preseason All-MAAC Third Team after averaging 10.1 ppg. in 2024-25. He shot 35.6 percent from beyond the three-point arc, best on the team among those with more than 1.0 three-point field goal made per game and 15th in the MAAC. He scored in double figures 16 times.
- Burton averaged 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, posting a 1.4 assist-to-turnover ratio (15th-MAAC). He started 24 of 30 games played in 2024-25.
- Also back is Cole McCabe, who played in 26 games, including one start, as a true freshman. Sophomore reserve Maurizio D'Alessandro has also returned.
- Rider also welcomes 10 newcomers to the squad.
- The Broncs were picked 10th (13 teams) in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- 14th-year Head Coach Kevin Baggett's teams have posted a 207-206 record. Baggett won MAAC Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2018.
- Only John Carpenter (292) has more head coaching wins at Rider.
- All remaining Rider men's and women's home games this season, along with select road games, will be broadcast on 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2. Tune in online at 1077TheBronc.com, or download our free Google Play, Apple, Alexa, Audacy and MyTuner apps and skills. Search and download: WRRC2.