Thompson scores 21 points as Rider rallies despite poor shooting to beat Binghamton 58-50

Rider rallies to beat Binghamton 58-50

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — Ryan Thompson scored 12 of his 21 points in the final 6 minutes and Rider rallied to defeat Binghamton 58-50 on Saturday night.

The Broncs (4-3) were 8-for-32 in the first half, including 0-for-12 from 3-point range, to fall behind 25-20 at halftime.

Trailing 31-20 with 17:02 to go, Rider used a 10-0 run to tie the game with 14:41 left.

The Broncs and Bearcats stayed within three points of each other until Thompson hit two straight layups with 1:34 left to make it 54-48.

Thompson and Justin Robinson added two free throws apiece in the last 53 seconds.

Rider shot 34.4 percent from the field (21-for-61) for the game, compared to 52.4 percent (22-for-42) for Binghamton. The Broncs shot 7-for-11 from beyond the arc in the second half.

Jhamar Youngblood added 10 points.

Umur Peten scored 14 points for the Bearcats (2-5), including nine in the first half.