MAAC Showdown: Manhattan Jaspers vs. Rider Broncs Preview

MAAC Showdown: Manhattan Jaspers vs. Rider Broncs Preview

The Manhattan Jaspers will face off against the Rider Broncs in a MAAC matchup in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Rider has struggled recently, losing eight consecutive games, while Manhattan has a 1-1 record in conference play. Rider has only won one game at home and has a 1-6 record against teams with winning records. Manhattan, on the other hand, has a 3-6 record against winning opponents.

Rider is shooting 37.5% from the field this season, which is significantly lower than the 47.2% that Manhattan allows to its opponents. Manhattan averages 78.2 points per game, slightly higher than the 76.0 points that Rider allows. This game will be the first meeting between the two teams in MAAC play this season.

Key players to watch include Aasim Burton for the Broncs, who averages 10.6 points per game and shoots 24.5% from beyond the arc. Zion Cruz has been shooting 33.0% and averaging 9.2 points over the last 10 games. For the Jaspers, Jaden Winston is shooting 46.8% and averaging 15.2 points, while Devin Dinkins is averaging 14.6 points in the last 10 games.

In their last 10 games, Rider has struggled with a 1-9 record, averaging 61.2 points per game. Manhattan has a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, averaging 72.9 points. Rider's opponents have averaged 74.9 points per game, while Manhattan's opponents have averaged 83.6 points.

The matchup between the Broncs and Jaspers promises to be an exciting game with both teams looking to secure a victory in MAAC play. It will be interesting to see how the teams perform and which players step up to make an impact on the game.