GAME 16 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rider Broncs (1-14, 0-6 MAAC) vs. Iona Gaels (12-6, 4-3 MAAC)
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 to MAAC play Wednesday, when Iona visits 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 had a brutal early-season schedule, falling at Power 5 schools Virginia, Rutgers, Texas and then-Nationally-ranked No. 2 Houston. The Broncs were also sent on the road to begin MAAC play, falling to Merrimack and Quinnipiac, while also falling at Delaware and VCU.
- The Broncs earned a win in their home opener Nov. 15 against Division III Eastern University.
- Zion Cruz led Rider with 13 points in a Jan. 11 setback to Marist.
- Flash Burton scored a career-high 27 points as the Broncs erased a 14-point second-half deficit at Fairfield (Jan. 9), before falling, 68-62. Zion Cruz added 19.
- Davis Bynum (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Shemani Fuller (18 points, 14 rebounds) both had career-best games vs. Manhattan (Dec. 29). Flash Burton joined the group with 18 points.
- Iona leads the all-time series with Rider, 48-30. The two teams split last season with each winning on the road, including a 74-71 Rider victory in New Rochelle last Feb. 14.
- C.J. Anthony leads Iona at 14.8 ppg. and 5.7 apg. Toby Harris (11.8 ppg.) and Lamin Sabally (11.2 ppg.) also average in double figures, with Sabally grabbin a team-high 8.1 rpg. Kosy Akametu (9.6 ppg.) and Denver Anglin (9.0 ppg.) have also made strong scoring contributions. 
- The Broncs were picked 10th in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- 14th-year Head Coach Kevin Baggett's teams have posted a 207-216 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.