FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Dwight Murray Jr. scored 18 points and Rider beat Fairfield 78-69 in overtime on Sunday.
Murray also had six rebounds and three steals for the Broncs (11-9, 8-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who outscored the Stags 13-4 in the extra period. Allen Powell shot 6 for 13 with two 3-pointers, scoring 16. Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson added 15 points on 5 of 7 shooting.
Supreme Cook led the Stags (10-11, 6-5) with 16 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. TJ Long added 13 points and Jalen Leach scored 12.
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Both teams play again on Friday. Rider hosts Saint Peter’s and Fairfield travels to play Quinnipiac.
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