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2009-2010 Men's Basketball Media Guide
RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Manhattan hits the hardwood on Thursday night when the Jaspers attempt to snap its five game skid at Rider. Tip off is slated for 7 p.m. at Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville, N.J. Fans can listen to all the action live at GoJaspers.com.
Manhattan (7-13, 2-8) and Rider (11-11, 4-6) meet for the 35th time in series history. The Broncs came away with a 65-64 victory in the teams' first meeting this season on Jan. 4. Manhattan led by as many as 16 points in the contest and held an advantage for nearly 36 minutes, including 19 in the second half. But Rider made a second half comeback surge and with seven second remaining Broncs' forward Mike Ringgold made a game winning tip in to steal the victory at Draddy Gymnasium. Jaspers' junior guard Rico Pickett led all players with 25 points, and senior guard Patrick Bouli added 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
