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 | 2-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Long Island University | 2-0 | - | 6-11 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 1-0 | 0.5 | 5-11 |
| Stonehill | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Mercyhurst | 1-1 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Chicago State | 1-1 | 1 | 1-16 |
| Le Moyne | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-11 |
| Wagner | 0-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-2 | 2 | 5-11 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 4-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Merrimack | 3-0 | 0.5 | 6-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 3-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Manhattan | 2-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Siena | 2-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Iona | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Niagara | 1-2 | 2.5 | 6-8 |
| Fairfield | 1-2 | 2.5 | 5-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-6 |
| Rider | 0-3 | 3.5 | 4-10 |
| Canisius | 0-3 | 3.5 | 0-14 |
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