Benning carries Fairfield over Rider 76-65
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- — Taj Benning had a season-high 24 points, tying his career high, and Jake Wojcik added 20 points as Fairfield topped Rider 76-65 on Friday night.
Benning hit 6 of 9 3-pointers. Wojcik also had eight rebounds.
Supreme Cook had 11 points and seven rebounds for Fairfield (10-10, 4-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Allen Powell had 21 points for the Broncs (6-13, 2-7). Dimencio Vaughn added 17 points and nine rebounds. Dwight Murray, Jr. had six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Robert Riley
- Evon Burroughs
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
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