LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — In an exciting matchup on Friday night, TJ Weeks Jr. led the Rider Broncs to a close 67-64 victory over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks.
Weeks showcased his scoring ability, finishing the game with 17 points and shooting an impressive 6 out of 11 from the field. He also made 2 of his 5 attempts from beyond the arc and completed all 3 of his free throws, contributing significantly to Rider’s win.
Alongside Weeks, Zion Cruz added to the team’s offensive efforts with 14 points, hitting 50% of his shots (6 of 12), although he struggled from three-point range, failing to convert on all three attempts. Additionally, Ife West-Ingram contributed 11 points, demonstrating efficiency by making 5 out of 6 shots from the floor.
On the opposing side, the Peacocks had Bryce Eaton and Adetokunbo Bakare as their leading scorers, both finishing the game with 13 points. Zaakir Williamson also added to Saint Peter’s total with 11 points.
Looking ahead, both teams are gearing up for their next contests on Sunday, with Rider set to take on Merrimack and Saint Peter’s facing Mount St. Mary’s on their home court.