LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Interstat) — The Rider Broncs used a strong second half to defeat the Niagara Purple Eagles 67-62 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at Alumni Gymnasium.

Niagara led 28-27 at halftime, but Rider outscored the Purple Eagles 40-34 after intermission to secure the win. The game featured 12 lead changes and was tied nine times. Both teams were nearly even in several key categories, including points in the paint and points off turnovers.

The victory improved Rider’s record to 4-23 overall. Niagara fell to 7-21. Attendance was 989.