Atlantic East

Griffins Battle Broncos In First of Two NCAA DI Crossovers

Lawrence Township, N.J. – (12/20/2021) – In the first of two consecutive games scheduled against an National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) DI opponent this week, Gwynedd Mercy University (8-3) visited Rider University (4-8) for this evening's contest. The Broncos scored the first eight points of the contest, 8-0 (17:02) and used solid shooting advantage –  46.7% (28-of-60) to 38.8% (19-of-49) – to keep their distance from the Griffins in a 82-57 final. Sophomore guard Aziz Parker (Westhampton, N.J.) led Gwynedd Mercy University with 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Graduate guard Matt O'Connor (Philadelphia, Pa.) helped with 10 points, an assist, and two steals, while senior guard Ty Jones (Harlen, N.Y.) headlined the Griffins' bench effort with 14 points, five rebounds, an assist, and a steal.