Blackwell puts up 23, Marist knocks off Rider 81-52

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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Rhyjon Blackwell scored 23 points as Marist beat Rider 81-52 on Thursday.

Blackwell shot 9 for 13, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Red Foxes (16-7, 10-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jason Schofield scored 12 points, shooting 5 of 9 from the field. Justin Menard shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from beyond the arc) to finish with 10 points, while adding five rebounds and nine assists.

The Broncs (3-19, 2-11) were led by Aasim Burton, who posted 18 points. Davis Bynum added eight points and three steals, and Zion Cruz also had eight points.

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