Rider Broncs @ Fairfield Stags
Long scores 23 to carry Fairfield over Rider 65-59
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- — TJ Long had a season-high 23 points as Fairfield beat Rider 65-59 on Thursday night.
Long shot 7 for 9 from behind the arc.
Jesus Cruz had 13 points for Fairfield (14-16, 8-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Supreme Cook added 12 rebounds.
Allen Powell had 20 points for the Broncs (11-18, 7-12). Dimencio Vaughn added 11 points. Dwight Murray, Jr. had 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Stags, who defeated Rider 76-65 on Jan. 28, swept the season series with the Broncs.
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Game Information
Bridgeport, CT
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Tommy Morrissey
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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