Rider Broncs @ Providence Friars
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
RID | 40 | 25 | 65 |
PROV | 30 | 36 | 66 |
Hopkins scores 18 in Providence's 66-65 win against Rider
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Bryce Hopkins scored 18 points as Providence beat Rider 66-65 on Tuesday night in a season opener.
Ed Croswell had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Noah Locke recorded 10 points for Providence.
Locke scored eight points in the first half, but Providence trailed 40-30. Hopkins led the way with 11 second-half points.
Dwight Murray Jr. led the way for the Broncs with 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Allen Powell added 15 points and Mervin James finished with 12 points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Providence hosts Northeastern and Rider hosts the College of New Jersey.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Nathan Hall
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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