Sparks has 17 as Fairfield beats Niagara 70-66
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Braden Sparks scored 17 points as Fairfield beat Niagara 70-66 on Thursday night.
Sparks went 6 of 13 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Stags (7-10, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Deon Perry scored 15 points and added five rebounds and four steals. Prophet Johnson shot 4 for 13, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points, while adding nine rebounds.
Jaeden Marshall, Zion Russell and Justin Page each scored 12 points for the Purple Eagles (7-10, 2-4).
The two teams play Saturday. Fairfield hosts Canisius and Niagara visits Manhattan.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Michael Palau
- Randall Wells
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 20-12 |
| Merrimack | 14-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Marist | 13-7 | 2 | 20-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-12 |
| Manhattan | 12-8 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Iona | 12-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Sacred Heart | 10-10 | 5 | 15-18 |
| Siena | 9-11 | 6 | 14-18 |
| Rider | 9-11 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Fairfield | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Saint Peter's | 7-13 | 8 | 12-16 |
| Niagara | 6-14 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Canisius | 3-17 | 12 | 3-28 |
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