Who: Fairleigh Dickinson (2-4) at Princeton (3-0).

When: Monday, 7 p.m., Jadwin Gym.

Radio: WPRB 103.3 FM.

Last Time Out: Princeton def. Lafayette, 104-52; FDU def. Saint Peter’s, 77-62.

Series History: This is just the third meeting between the two schools. They split the first two with FDU surprisingly winning last season in Teaneck.
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The Rider men’s basketball team only has two days to lick its wounds before a pivotal Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener on Wednesday.

The Broncs lost to Rhode Island, 82-57, on Sunday afternoon, dropping to 1-5 on the still young season.

Rider succumbed to a barrage of 3-pointers by Rams guard Four McGlynn. The graduate transfer made six 3s and finished with a game-high 27 points.
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Who: Rider (1-4) at Rhode Island (3-2).

When: Sunday, 2 p.m., Thomas M. Ryan Center, Kingston, Rhode Island.

Radio: 107.7 FM The Bronc.

Last Time Out: Rider def. Houston Baptist, 67-56; Rhode Island lost to Maryland, 86-63.
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Princeton >> Four days after stepping foot on a floor it hadn’t played on in 46 years, Princeton followed it up by lighting up the scoreboard in a way it hadn’t in 44 years.

Not since 1971 had the Tigers scored 100 points in a game, but that all changed on Wednesday night as Princeton treated the fans at Jadwin Gym to a pre-Thanksgiving feast.

Five different players reached double-figures, 14 of the 16 who appeared scored and the Tigers crushed Lafayette, 104-52, for their third straight win to begin the season.

The 104 points are the most since scoring 108 against Yale on Feb. 26, 1971.
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Rider split a pair of games at the Cancun Challenge, falling to Cleveland State on Tuesday before bouncing back with a win over Houston Baptist on Wednesday — the Broncs' first of the season. A couple observations from the two games:

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Who: Lafayette (1-3) at Princeton (2-0).

When: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Jadwin Gym

Radio: WPRB 103.3 FM

Last Time Out: Princeton def. Saint Peter’s, 75-72; Lafayette lost to La Salle, 83-75.

Series History: The Tigers hold a 48-19 edge in the series, although the Leopards won last season’s meeting by 17 points.
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Teddy Okereafor and Rider will play two games in Cancun, Mexico. Jackie Schear Photo

Who: Rider (0-3) vs. Cleveland State (1-2).

When: Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Cancun, Mexico.

Radio: 107.7 FM The Bronc.

Last Time Out: Rider lost to No. 3 Maryland, 65-58; Cleveland State lost to Rhode Island, 73-45.

Series History: This is the first meeting between the schools, although they have met in wrestling when both were part of the Eastern Wrestling League.
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Kahlil Thomas guards Maryland's Diamond Stone. AP Photo

College Park, Md. >> Kahlil Thomas took Rider’s near-miss at No. 3 Maryland harder than most of his teammates.

Thomas felt responsible for the Broncs coming up short of a memorable upset after he missed the front end of a one-and-one and couldn’t come up with a key rebound in the final minute.

But both head coach Kevin Baggett and point guard Teddy Okereafor absolved the junior forward of any blame, pointing out that Rider wouldn’t have been in position to win if it wasn’t for Thomas’ toughness.

“His effort was there,” Baggett said. “He really competed and did some great things. He was going up against two big guys down there, so I’m proud of the way he fought. I’m proud of the way he’s coming along.” 
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Who: Saint Peter’s (1-2) at Princeton (1-0)

When: Saturday, 9 p.m., Dillon Gym

Radio: WPRB 103.3 FM

Last Time Out: Princeton def. Rider, 64-56; St. Peter’s lost to Hartford, 67-66

Series History: This is just the third meeting between the Tigers and Peacocks. They met last season in Jersey City and SPU throttled Princeton, 60-46. In a throwback to yesteryear, the game will take place inside Dillon Gym, the first game in the old building since Jan. 11, 1969.
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Who: Rider (0-2) at No. 3 Maryland (2-0)

When: Friday, 7 p.m, Xfinity Center, College Park, Maryland.

TV/ Radio: Big Ten Network/ 107.7 FM The Bronc

Last Time Out: Rider lost to La Salle, 73-60; Maryland def. Georgetown, 75-71.
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Who: Rider (0-1) at La Salle (1-0)

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m., Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia

Radio: 107.7 FM The Bronc

Last Time Out: Rider lost to Princeton, 64-56; La Salle def. Towson 78-76

Background: The Broncs begin a daunting stretch of five games away from Alumni Gymnasium with a short trip to Philly. Following Tuesday night’s game, Rider plays at Maryland Friday then two games in Cancun, Mexico and a visit to Rhode Island before returning home.
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Hans Brase out for the year with a torn ACL.

Princeton may have got off to a good start on Friday night, but the Tigers were dealt a huge injury blow late Saturday night when forward Hans Brase was ruled out for the year with a torn ACL.

The school announced the injury on Saturday night.

Brase, a senior co-captain, averaged 11.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game over the last two seasons. He will return for his senior season in 2016-17, according to the release.

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Devin Cannady tries to drive past Jimmie Taylor. Jackie Schear Photo.

Princeton held off Rider on opening night of the college basketball season behind a game-high 17 points from freshman Devin Cannady. You can read the gamer here. Now to the leftovers (after the jump).

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For the second consecutive season, Mercer County’s two Division I basketball programs are going to tip off the season against each other.

For only the second time in series history, the game will take place at Rider’s Alumni Gymnasium when Princeton makes the six-mile trip south on Route 206 for a 7 p.m. tip off Friday night.

“I’m happy to finally have them here,” Broncs coach Kevin Baggett said. “Those guys are a really good opponent and they’re well coached. We get a chance to see where we are at this point.”

The only other meeting in Lawrenceville was in 2011, a 72-71 overtime victory for the Tigers capped off by Mack Darrow’s banked in 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Princeton won last season’s contest, 64-58, although Rider had the lead with six minutes remaining.

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Rider's Teddy Okereafor takes it to the hoop in an exhibition game against University of the Sciences. (John Blaine Photo)

Welcome back!

College basketball season tips off Friday, so here is a page with all of the season preview content.

We'll be updating the Full-Court Press blog throughout the year with content from both Rider and Princeton as well as the MAAC and Ivy League. To gets us started, here are some links (after the jump) to get started with:

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