Canisius senior Kiefer Douse scored 21 points and hauled in seven rebounds to power the Griffs to an 85-77 victory.
With the win the Blue & Gold have now won three of their last four games to improve to 17-11 overall and 10-7 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.
#Griffs WIN! Canisius goes on the road and scores road win No. 10 - defeating Rider 85-77. Kiefer Douse w/ 21 points. #MAACHoops pic.twitter.com/11xX2zOwge
— Canisius Basketball (@Griffs_MBB) February 18, 2017
Kassius Robertson added 18 in the win, including a highlight reel buzzer-beating layup at the end of the first half to give Canisius a 41-37 lead at the break. He also became just the 3rd player to evern make 200 or more 3-pointers in his career.
Robertson’s 3-pointer from the right wing makes him just the 3rd player in school history to make 200-plus career treys. #MAACHoops pic.twitter.com/RWLZT9mUSd
— Canisius Basketball (@Griffs_MBB) February 18, 2017
Niagara Falls native Jermaine Crumpton chipped in with 14.
The Griffs' road trip continues with showdown against Marist on Sunday.
