Powell scored 24 points, Rider holds off Siena 69-66

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Allen Powell scored 24 points as Rider beat Siena 69-66 on Friday night.

Powell was 9 of 15 shooting, including 3 for 7 from distance, and went 3 for 5 from the line for the Broncs (15-11, 12-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Dwight Murray Jr. added 17 points while shooting 5 for 15 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also had eight rebounds and three steals. Mervin James shot 5 of 11 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points.

Andrew Platek led the way for the Saints (17-11, 11-6) with 14 points. Jackson Stormo added 13 points and six rebounds for Siena. Michael Baer also had eight points and nine rebounds.

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Both teams play again on Sunday. Rider hosts Mount St. Mary’s and Siena travels to play Iona.

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