Rush lifts Fairleigh Dickinson past Fairfield 69-65
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Brandon Rush scored a career-high 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and Fairleigh Dickinson edged Fairfield 69-65 on Tuesday.
Rush, who also had seven rebounds, made 1 of 2 foul shots with 12 seconds left to clinch the win.
Jahlil Jenkins had 13 points for Fairleigh Dickinson (2-6), which snapped its four-game road losing streak. Elyjah Williams added seven rebounds and five assists.
Jake Wojcik had 12 points for the Stags (1-8). Jalen Leach and Taj Benning added 11 points apiece.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Carl Luciano
- Ryan Corbett
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 8-2 | - | 17-6 |
| Long Island University | 8-4 | 1 | 12-15 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 6-4 | 2 | 10-15 |
| Mercyhurst | 7-5 | 2 | 13-14 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 5-6 | 3.5 | 10-15 |
| Stonehill | 4-6 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Chicago State | 4-6 | 4 | 4-21 |
| Wagner | 4-7 | 4.5 | 12-12 |
| Le Moyne | 2-8 | 6 | 7-18 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 11-2 | - | 14-10 |
| Quinnipiac | 10-3 | 1 | 14-10 |
| Marist | 9-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Iona | 8-5 | 3 | 11-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 7-5 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-6 | 4.5 | 13-10 |
| Manhattan | 6-6 | 4.5 | 11-10 |
| Siena | 6-7 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Fairfield | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Rider | 5-8 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Niagara | 4-8 | 6.5 | 9-14 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-10 | 8.5 | 7-13 |
| Canisius | 2-10 | 8.5 | 2-21 |
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