LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Interstat) — Bucknell secured a 51-38 road victory over Rider on Tuesday night at Alumni Gymnasium, holding the Broncs to a season-low scoring total in a defensive struggle.

The Bison led 26-16 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Achile Spadone led all scorers with 14 points for Bucknell. Davis Bynum paced Rider with six points and three blocks.

The 38 points are the fewest allowed by Bucknell this season. The Bison improved to 3-9, while Rider fell to 1-8. Attendance was 1,216.