LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Interstat) — The Merrimack men’s basketball team never trailed in a decisive 73-47 victory over Rider on Saturday at Alumni Gymnasium.

The Warriors built a 20-point halftime lead and stifled the Broncs throughout. Merrimack shot 56.5% from the floor while holding Rider to 30.8% shooting. Tye Dorset led Merrimack with 18 points. Flash Burton scored 18 for Rider.

Merrimack improved to 16-9 overall. Rider fell to 3-20.