Canisius Golden Griffins @ Fairfield Stags
Green scores 29 to carry Canisius over Fairfield 80-69
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Malek Green had a career-high 29 points as Canisius beat Fairfield 80-69 on Friday.
Green shot 4 for 6 from behind the arc. He added nine rebounds.
Jordan Henderson had 19 points for Canisius (6-3, 6-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive win. Ahamadou Fofana added 11 points and Jacco Fritz had seven rebounds.
Taj Benning had 15 points for the Stags (5-15, 5-10). Jesus Cruz and Caleb Green each had 10 points.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:Rod Mrakovich
Referee:Adam Vandenburgh
Referee:Matt Plumb
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 9-2 | - | 13-9 |
| Saint Peter's | 8-2 | 0.5 | 11-7 |
| Siena | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Marist | 7-4 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 7-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Iona | 6-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Fairfield | 5-6 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Sacred Heart | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-6 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Manhattan | 4-7 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Canisius | 3-7 | 5.5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 2-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 1-9 | 7.5 | 2-17 |
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