Rider Dominates Eastern in Convincing Win
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)
Rider Broncs 86, Eastern Eagles 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Eastern Eagles vs Rider Broncs?
Rider Broncs beat Eastern Eagles 86-54 at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) on November 15, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Rider Broncs defeated the Eastern Eagles with a final score of 86-54 at Alumni Gymnasium. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Broncs, who had been struggling with a recent losing streak. Coming into this game, Rider had a home record of 1-2 and had lost their last three games, but they showcased a strong offensive display against Eastern.
Rider's recent form had been concerning, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They averaged 67.2 points scored per game while allowing 74.0 points. This game, however, saw them significantly exceed their scoring average, demonstrating a potent offensive effort. The Broncs had previously faced tough competition, suffering losses to teams like the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Virginia Cavaliers, but they managed to turn the tide against Eastern.
In contrast, the Eastern Eagles struggled throughout the game, unable to keep pace with Rider's scoring. The Eagles have faced challenges on the road, with an away record of 1-5, and their performance in this matchup reflected their difficulties. The Eagles had been averaging 65.0 points scored and allowing 79.6 points in their last five games, which was evident as they fell behind early and could not recover.
The matchup also had implications based on previous meetings, but the block does not provide specific historical data on past encounters between Rider and Eastern. However, the current form and home advantage for Rider played a crucial role in this game. The Broncs, with a home record of 3-1, clearly capitalized on their familiarity with the court and the support of their fans.
In terms of the injury picture, the block does not mention any specific injuries affecting either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this contest. This allowed both teams to field their best lineups, although Eastern's performance indicated they were not able to match Rider's intensity.
The betting market had Rider as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory. The conditions in Alumni Gymnasium were favorable for the Broncs, and they took full advantage of their home court.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of impressive plays from Rider, including a notable layup by Devean Williams, assisted by Antwan Wilson, and a dunk by AB Coulibaly, assisted by Jamir McNeil. These plays highlighted Rider's offensive capabilities and their ability to execute under pressure.
Overall, this game was a clear statement from the Rider Broncs as they rebounded from their recent struggles and showcased their potential moving forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsFlash Burton21Rider Broncs
- AssistsCole McCabe4Rider Broncs
- ReboundsCaleb Smith8Rider Broncs
- PointsDejuan Taylor10Eastern Eagles
- AssistsDejuan Taylor2Eastern Eagles
- ReboundsDejuan Taylor7Eastern Eagles
Recent form
Rider Broncs
Last 10: 4-6Streak L367.2 scored · 74 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L53-81at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 5
- L53-87at Virginia CavaliersNov 4
- L64-78at Quinnipiac BobcatsMar 12
- W78-76vs Siena SaintsMar 11
- W77-76vs Niagara Purple EaglesMar 8
- W78-50vs Canisius Golden GriffinsMar 7
- W83-78at Merrimack WarriorsMar 1
- L72-79at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 23
- L49-69vs Fairfield StagsFeb 22
- L65-66at Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Eastern Eagles | Rider Broncs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-66 | 32-58 |
| Field goal % | 24 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 7-29 | 4-17 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 24 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 18-30 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 20 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 34 |
| Assists | 6 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 12 | 52 |
| Fouls | 22 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 32 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-40Caleb Smith made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-42Zion Cruz made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-44Flash Burton made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-46Flash Burton made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-49Flash Burton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Smith.
- 2nd Half36-51Zion Cruz made Dunk. Assisted by Flash Burton.
- 2nd Half36-52Caleb Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-53Caleb Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-53Justin Ezeukwu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DaRon Sherman.
- 2nd Half39-56Cole McCabe made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zion Cruz.
- 2nd Half39-58Mohamad Diallo made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-60Zion Cruz made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-62Flash Burton made Dunk. Assisted by Caleb Smith.
- 2nd Half39-63Daniel Helterhoff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-66Zion Cruz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Helterhoff.
- 2nd Half40-66Olise Onyeka made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-66Olise Onyeka made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-68Daniel Helterhoff made Layup. Assisted by Cole McCabe.
- 2nd Half43-68Olise Onyeka made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-68Dejuan Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-68Dejuan Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-70Zion Cruz made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-73Zion Cruz made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-73Olise Onyeka made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-73Olise Onyeka made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-73Justin Ezeukwu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-73Justin Ezeukwu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-73Justin Ezeukwu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-75Shemani Fuller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-75Ethan Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-75Ethan Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-76Shemani Fuller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-78Devean Williams made Layup. Assisted by Antwan Wilson.
- 2nd Half54-78Bryson Spruell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-79Shemani Fuller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-80Shemani Fuller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-82Daniel Helterhoff made Layup. Assisted by Devean Williams.
- 2nd Half54-83Daniel Helterhoff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-84Davis Bynum made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-86AB Coulibaly made Dunk. Assisted by Jamir McNeil.
Win probability
Above the line favours Rider Broncs, below favours Eastern Eagles.
Venue
- Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)Lawrenceville, NJ
- Attendance1386
- OfficialsBrandon Cruz, Steven Perry, Jason Bradwell
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