Riller scores 31, Charleston tops James Madison 85-69
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Grant Riller poured in a season-high 31 points and Charleston remained unbeaten in Colonial Athletic Association play with an 85-69 victory over James Madison on Saturday.
Riller sank 11 of 19 shots from the floor and added nine rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Cougars (10-6, 4-0). Brevin Galloway added 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from 3-point range. The duo accounted for 61% of Charleston's offense. The Cougars, who led 47-35 at halftime, shot 53% from the floor, including 56.5% from distance (13 of 23).
Dwight Wilson scored a season-high 23 points for the Dukes (8-7, 1-3) and grabbed 14 rebounds for his eighth straight double-double. Wilson sank 10 of 19 shots, but his teammates hit just 16 of 43 (37%). Matt Lewis scored 15 on 5-of-14 shooting.
James Madison shot 42% overall and made only 12 of 25 free throws.
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2020-2021 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Northeastern | 7-1 | - | 8-6 |
James Madison | 2-1 | 2.5 | 7-5 |
Hofstra | 5-3 | 2 | 9-6 |
Charleston | 3-3 | 3 | 5-8 |
Delaware | 3-4 | 3.5 | 5-7 |
Drexel | 2-3 | 3.5 | 7-5 |
Towson | 2-3 | 3.5 | 3-7 |
William & Mary | 2-4 | 4 | 4-7 |
UNC Wilmington | 1-3 | 4 | 7-6 |
Elon | 0-2 | 4 | 3-3 |