With the MAAC opening its season tonight, there were a couple big results for the conference.Rider went on the road and had its way with No. 19 Mississippi State. The Broncs went into Humphrey Coliseum and won, 88-74. Four players scored in double-digits, including 21 apiece from Mike Ringgold and Novar Gadson.
Many questioned the integrity of Rider coach Tommy Dempsey casting the lone first place vote for a team other than Siena, voting instead for his own team, but this victory has to validate that pick. This is one of Rider's biggest wins.
With Niagara notwithstanding (late result), the only MAAC team to lose was Saint Peter's. Seton Hall's Eugene Harvey nailed a three-pointer as time expired to propel the Pirates to a 53-51 win. The Peacocks' defense picked up right where it left off last season. They limited Jeremy Hazell, one of the Big East's best scorers to two points on 0-of-10 shooting. He averaged 22.7 ppg last season.
Marist looks like it will have its hands full this season. With Menelik Watson and Anell Alexis red-shirting, Casiem Drummond will have to play at an All-MAAC level when he becomes eligible against Binghamton. Devin Price and Rob Johnson will also have to grow up in a hurry.
The other scores from around the league:
Siena 85 Tennessee State 68
Iona 82 Boston University 73
Loyola 79 Vermont 66
Fairfield 67 Central Connecticut State 58
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Looks like the MAAC is strong top to bottom,it should be a great year full of close games.
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