NCAAB · Final

Merrimack Dominates Rider in NCAAB Matchup

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Alumni Gymnasium (Rider)

Merrimack Warriors 73, Rider Broncs 47, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Rider Broncs?

Merrimack Warriors beat Rider Broncs 73-47 at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Merrimack Warriors vs Rider Broncs?

Merrimack Warriors were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Merrimack Warriors defeated the Rider Broncs 73-47 in their NCAAB matchup held at Alumni Gymnasium. This game showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Merrimack entering the contest on a three-game winning streak and boasting an overall record of 16-9, while Rider struggled with a 3-20 record.

Merrimack's recent form has been impressive, as they have won eight of their last ten games, averaging 71.4 points scored while allowing only 64.0 points. Their latest victory against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers, where they won 87-70, further solidified their momentum. In contrast, Rider has faced significant challenges, winning just two of their last ten games, with an average of 67.5 points scored and a troubling 78.0 points allowed. Their most recent outing resulted in a loss to the Marist Red Foxes, 52-81.

At home, Rider has managed a record of 2-3, while their away performance has been dismal at 0-5. Merrimack, on the other hand, has excelled at home with a perfect 5-0 record and a respectable 3-2 record when playing away. This game marked the third meeting between the two teams, with Merrimack leading the head-to-head record 2-1. Their previous encounters included a narrow 66-68 loss for Rider earlier in the season and a 83-78 victory for them in March 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, allowing both sides to field their complete rosters. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Merrimack favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 137.5. The moneyline reflected Merrimack at -455 and Rider at +350, indicating a strong belief in Merrimack's chances to win.

The game conditions were standard for indoor basketball, and viewers were able to see a range of scoring plays, including free throws and a notable dunk by Dylan Veillette. Merrimack's ability to maintain a solid defensive game while capitalizing on Rider's turnovers was a key factor in their victory.

Overall, this matchup served as a clear illustration of the disparities in team performance, with Merrimack continuing to build on their winning streak while Rider faced another setback in their challenging season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MRMK -8.5	137.5 o -105 / u -115	Merrimack Warriors -455 · Rider Broncs +350

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Leaders

PointsFlash Burton18Rider Broncs
AssistsZion Cruz3Rider Broncs
ReboundsCaleb Smith7Rider Broncs
PointsTye Dorset18Merrimack Warriors
AssistsKevair Kennedy5Merrimack Warriors
ReboundsKC Ugwuakazi7Merrimack Warriors

Recent form

Rider Broncs

Last 10: 2-8Streak L167.5 scored · 78 allowed per game2-3 at home

L52-81at Marist Red FoxesFeb 6
W81-78vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 1
L90-95at Manhattan JaspersJan 31
L61-71at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 24
L85-105vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 19
L58-69at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 17
W72-68vs Iona GaelsJan 15
L49-71vs Marist Red FoxesJan 11
L62-68at Fairfield StagsJan 10
L65-74vs Siena SaintsJan 4

Merrimack Warriors

Last 10: 8-2Streak W371.4 scored · 64 allowed per game3-2 away

W87-70at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersFeb 6
W75-58vs Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 1
W67-59vs Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 24
L60-61at Iona GaelsJan 23
W68-55at Marist Red FoxesJan 19
W83-71vs Quinnipiac BobcatsJan 17
L63-76at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 11
W63-59at Siena SaintsJan 10
W73-66vs Manhattan JaspersJan 4
W75-65vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 2

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	Merrimack Warriors	Rider Broncs
Field goals	26-46	16-52
Field goal %	57	31
Three-pointers	5-13	3-14
Three-point %	38	21
Free throws	16-21	12-23
Free throw %	76	52
Rebounds	38	25
Offensive rebounds	9	14
Defensive rebounds	29	11
Assists	15	11
Steals	3	7
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	15	11
Fast-break points	9	8
Points in the paint	38	18
Fouls	16	16
Largest lead	29	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	98	0

How the scoring went

1st Half38-20Tye Dorset makes layup (Todd Brogna assists)
1st Half40-20Kevair Kennedy makes layup
2nd Half42-20Ernest Shelton makes driving layup (Todd Brogna assists)
2nd Half44-20Todd Brogna makes layup
2nd Half44-22Caleb Smith makes layup
2nd Half44-25Flash Burton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jamir McNeil assists)
2nd Half44-26Flash Burton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-26Ernest Shelton makes layup
2nd Half46-28Flash Burton makes layup
2nd Half46-29Caleb Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-29Ernest Shelton makes 20-foot jumper (Tye Dorset assists)
2nd Half49-29Ernest Shelton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-29KC Ugwuakazi makes 2-foot dunk (Kevair Kennedy assists)
2nd Half51-31Flash Burton makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-32Flash Burton makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-32Tye Dorset makes layup (Kevair Kennedy assists)
2nd Half54-32Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-32Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-32Ernest Shelton makes driving layup (KC Ugwuakazi assists)
2nd Half58-32Ernest Shelton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-32Ernest Shelton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-32Tye Dorset makes driving layup
2nd Half61-34Zion Cruz makes 13-foot jumper (AB Coulibaly assists)
2nd Half61-35Caleb Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-38Flash Burton makes 27-foot three point jumper (Zion Cruz assists)
2nd Half62-38Tye Dorset makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-38Tye Dorset makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-38Tye Dorset makes driving layup
2nd Half65-40Flash Burton makes 11-foot jumper (Jamir McNeil assists)
2nd Half67-40Dylan Veillette makes layup
2nd Half67-42Zion Cruz makes layup
2nd Half68-42Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-42Kevair Kennedy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-43Flash Burton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-44Flash Burton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-44Dylan Veillette makes 3-foot dunk (Jaylen Stinson assists)
2nd Half71-45Caleb Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-46Caleb Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-47Caleb Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-47Jaylen Stinson makes layup