Columbia Lions @ Fairfield Stags
Thompson's 23 lead Columbia past Fairfield 106-77
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Blair Thompson scored 23 points as Columbia beat Fairfield 106-77 on Wednesday.
Thompson added six rebounds for the Lions (6-1). Kenny Noland added 20 points while going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line and also had seven assists. Miles Franklin had 18 points and shot 6 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Cam Estevez led the Stags (4-3) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Deuce Turner added 14 points for Fairfield. Declan Wucherpfennig also had 13 points.
Up next
Up next for Columbia is a matchup Saturday with Sarah Lawrence at home. Fairfield hosts New Hampshire on Sunday.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:Evon Burroughs
Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:Daniel Basile
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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