ncaab Game Recap
Niagara Purple Eagles vs Fairfield Stags Recap - Fairfield Wins 61-60
Fairfield grabbed a 61-60 win over Niagara on Friday, behind a 14-point effort from Taj Benning at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.
Fairfield earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.5-point spread.
Fairfield got 12 points from Landon Taliaferro and another 11 points from Allan Jeanne-Rose. Aidas Kavaliauskas contributed 2 assists, while Vincent Eze cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Niagara got 16 points from James Towns in a losing cause and another 9 points from Marcus Hammond. James Towns contributed 5 assists for them, while James Towns had 6 rebounds.
Fairfield was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Fairfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-21.
Fairfield looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Siena. Niagara will aim to get back on the winning track at Marist.