Rich Brisco absolutely showed up, dropping 15 points as Rider finally secured their first victory of the season, beating William Paterson 83-53 on Wednesday. After starting 0-3, this win had to feel good for the Broncs, and Brisco was leading the charge.
Brisco Fuels Rider’s First W
This wasn’t just a scoring night for Brisco, either. The man was everywhere, pulling down eight rebounds to go with his 15 points. You need that kind of effort from your key guys when you’re looking to turn things around. But he wasn’t alone. Mikes Connelly chipped in with 12 points and snatched six boards himself, showing some serious two-way play. And Khalil Farmer? He was deadly efficient, hitting 5 of 10 from the field, including 2 of 3 from deep, to finish with 12 points. When you’ve got multiple players hitting double digits, that’s how you put 83 points on the board.
William Paterson’s Offensive Struggles
On the flip side, William Paterson just couldn’t get their offense going. Justin Hanson led the Pioneers, but only managed nine points. That’s usually not enough to hang with a team scoring in the 80s, right? Nahsir Merrick tried to make an impact on defense, adding two blocks to his eight points. Ty’Shawn Pearson dished out six assists and picked up five steals, which is huge on paper, but even with that kind of hustle, his six points just weren’t enough to close the gap. Scoring 53 points against 83? That’s a tough night at the office.
Rider gets to enjoy this win for a hot minute, but their next challenge is already on the schedule. They’re heading to Villanova on Saturday. Can they keep this momentum going, especially after that first taste of victory? We’ll be watching to see if Brisco and the squad can make it two in a row.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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