NEWARK, N.J. -- — Declan Wucherpfennig had 14 points in Fairfield's 74-53 victory over NJIT on Saturday.

Wucherpfennig also had eight rebounds for the Stags (1-1). Braden Sparks scored 14 points while going 3 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range. Tony Williams went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

The Highlanders (1-1) were led in scoring by David Bolden, who finished with 12 points, six rebounds and four steals. NJIT also got eight points and two blocks from Ari Fulton.

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