| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRST | 32 | 47 | 79 |
| FAIR | 38 | 45 | 83 |
Nelson scores 29, Fairfield holds off Marist 83-79
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Tyler Nelson scored 29 points with three 3-pointers, Ferron Flavors Jr. added 16 points with four 3s and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Fairfield held off Marist 83-79 on Thursday night to end a two-game skid.
Jesus Cruz scored 10 points with four assists for the Stags (11-15, 6-9 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who made 11 3-pointers and shot 45 percent from the field. Jerome Segura had three steals and made two assists for his 400th career assist.
Nelson's 3-pointer gave Fairfield its largest lead, 71-59, with 6:32 to play, but Marist closed to 81-79 after Brian Parker's back-to-back layups with five seconds left. Flavors sealed it with two free throws and Nelson got a steal on the next Marist possession.
Cruz's jumper put the Stags up for good, 22-20, and Fairfield led 38-32 at halftime.
Parker scored 18 points with four assists and Ryan Funk added 15 points with three 3s for the Red Foxes (5-22, 3-12), who have lost five straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- Adam Vandenburgh
- Chris Slattery
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
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