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Papas scores 20 to lead Monmouth past Rider in MAAC semi

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) George Papas had 20 points as Monmouth edged past Rider 72-68 in the semifinals of the Metro Atlantic Conference tournament on Friday night.

Shavar Reynolds Jr. had 17 points for Monmouth (21-12). Walker Miller added 12 points. Marcus McClary had six rebounds.

Dwight Murray, Jr. had 20 points for the Broncs (14-19). Allen Powell added 19 points. Dimencio Vaughn had 13 points.

Leaders
Points:	D. Murray, Jr.	13.1
Rebounds:	D. Vaughn	7.5
Assists:	D. Murray, Jr.	4.7
FG%:	No qualifiers
FT%:	D. Vaughn	74.8%
3P%:	A. Powell	36.0%
Steals:	D. Vaughn	1.9
Blocks:	D. Vaughn	0.7

AP Rankings
Rank	School	Rec
1	Gonzaga	28-4
2	Arizona	33-4
3	Kansas	34-6
4	Baylor	27-7
5	Tennessee	27-8
6	Villanova	30-8
7	Kentucky	26-8
8	Auburn	28-6
9	Duke	32-7
10	Purdue	29-8
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Coaches Rankings
Rank	School	Rec
1	Kansas	34-6
2	North Carolina	29-10
3	Duke	32-7
4	Villanova	30-8
5	Gonzaga	28-4
6	Arizona	33-4
7	Houston	32-6
8	Arkansas	28-9
9	Baylor	27-7
10	Purdue	29-8
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Metro Atlantic Athletic Standings
	Conference	Overall
	W-L	W-L
Iona	17-3	25-8
Saint Peter's	14-6	22-12
Siena	12-8	15-14
Monmouth	11-9	21-13
Marist	9-11	14-16
Niagara	9-11	14-16
Manhattan	8-12	15-15
Fairfield	8-12	15-18
Rider	8-12	14-19
Quinnipiac	7-13	14-17
Canisius	7-13	11-21
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Offense (Rank)
Points:	67.8 (262)
Rebounds:	10.9 (103)
Assists:	12.7 (190)
FG%:	41.4% (313)
FT%:	73.6% (111)
3P%:	32.2% (260)

Defense (Rank)
Points:	69.3 (186)
Rebounds:	26.2 (102)
Assists:	13.0 (208)
FG%:	41.6% (90)
FT%:	69.3% (68)
3P%:	34.2% (229)