Jordan scores 19, Vaughn 17 in Rider's win over Fairfield
AP
Mar 01, 2020
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) Stevie Jordan had 19 points and seven rebounds as Rider Broncs topped Fairfield Stags 65-51 on Sunday.
Jordan hit 13 of 16 free throws and made three steals to tie Ryan Thompson (2006-10) for the program's career record of 188.
Dimencio Vaughn added 17 points for Rider (17-12, 11-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which snapped its four-game road losing streak. Frederick Scott scored 14 points.
Landon Taliaferro had 15 points for the Stags (11-18, 7-11). Vincent Eze added 14 points. Jesus Cruz had 11 points.
This was the final men's basketball game to be played in Fairfield's Alumni Hall with a new arena to be constructed with a projected opening in 2021. Alumni Hall was built in 1959.
The Broncs also defeated Fairfield 68-52 on Jan. 31.
Rider plays Manhattan at home on Wednesday. Fairfield plays Monmouth on the road on Wednesday.
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