BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — Aliya McIver scored 16 points and Kaylan Deveney hit a decisive 3-pointer with six seconds left in overtime as Rider defeated Canisius 55-53 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Koessler Athletic Center.

The Golden Griffins’ Franka Wittenberg led all scorers with 17 points, but the Broncs outscored Canisius 10-8 in the extra period. Rider trailed by eight entering the fourth quarter before forcing overtime.

Rider improved to 7-19 overall. Canisius fell to 4-22. Attendance was 473.