In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, the Mount St. Mary’s basketball team secured a victory against Rider with a final score of 79-72. The game featured standout performances from Dallas Hobbs and Terrell Ard Jr., who each contributed 13 points to the Mountaineers’ win.
Hobbs was not only effective on offense but also made his presence felt on the boards, grabbing six rebounds during the game. Meanwhile, Ard had a solid outing, shooting 4 of 10 from the field, and he was particularly effective from the charity stripe, making 5 of 7 attempts. He also recorded five rebounds to aid the team’s efforts. Dola Adebayo supported the team as well, finishing with 11 points, having shot 4 of 9 from the floor, which included a 1 for 4 performance from beyond the arc. He was also successful at the free-throw line, converting 2 of 3 attempts.
On the other side of the court, the Broncs from Rider had notable contributions as well. TJ Weeks Jr. led the team with 18 points along with three steals. Tariq Ingraham delivered a double-double performance with 15 points and 11 rebounds, demonstrating his versatility. Zion Cruz also contributed by scoring 13 points, adding to the team’s overall effort.
This victory advances Mount St. Mary’s to a 17-10 record for the season and improves their standing within the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, where they now hold a 10-6 record. In contrast, Rider falls to 10-18 and has a conference record of 6-11, creating a competitive atmosphere as teams vie for better positioning as the season progresses.
