"Quinnipiac vs Rider: A Battle for Basketball Supremacy"

Quinnipiac's Season So Far

Quinnipiac is set to face their first MAAC matchup of the season on Friday. Their road trip continues as they head to Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs at 7:00 p.m. ET. In their last game, they suffered a loss, dropping their record to 3-5. This is their third straight road defeat, and it's a tough spot for them to be in.

They struggled to work together in their recent game against Stonehill, finishing with only five assists - the fewest since the start of last season. It's clear that they need to improve their teamwork if they want to turn things around.

Rider's Recent Struggles

Rider also had a rough patch, with their third straight defeat on Wednesday. They fell just short of Fairfield by a score of 78-75, which is their closest loss since March 14th. Their record now stands at 4-5, and they'll be looking to bounce back against Quinnipiac.

Rebounding is likely to be a key factor in this contest. Quinnipiac has been averaging 38.4 rebounds per game this season, while Rider has been averaging 37. Both teams will be fighting to corral missed shots and gain an edge.

Previous Meeting and Series History

In their previous meeting back in February, Quinnipiac fell 88-78 to Rider. Can they avenge this loss and turn the tide? Looking at the series history, Quinnipiac has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Rider.

There have been some close battles in the past, with games decided by single digits. This adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming matchup.