Benning scores 23 to carry Fairfield over Quinnipiac 77-70
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Taj Benning had a career-high 23 points as Fairfield got past Quinnipiac 77-70 on Monday.
Jake Wojcik had 15 points for Fairfield (4-13, 4-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Chris Maidoh added 12 points and Jesus Cruz had 10.
Tymu Chenery scored a season-high 21 points for the Bobcats (5-7, 3-5). Jacob Rigoni added 17 points and Luis Kortright had seven assists.
The Stags leveled the season series against the Bobcats. Quinnipiac defeated Fairfield 78-63 on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andy O'Brien
- Michael Kitts
- Andy Plumb
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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