| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIR | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| NIA | 52 | 44 | 96 |
Henderson scores 20 as Niagara knocks off Fairfield 96-72
Fairfield Stags vs. Niagara Purple Eagles: Full Highlights
Fairfield Stags vs. Niagara Purple Eagles: Full Highlights
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Ahmad Henderson II's 20 points helped Niagara defeat Fairfield 96-72 on Friday night.
Henderson was 7 of 11 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Purple Eagles (7-8, 3-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Yaw Obeng-Mensah scored 16 points while going 6 of 8 and 4 of 7 from the free throw line, and added seven rebounds. Luke Bumbalough was 5 of 6 shooting (4 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points, while adding seven assists.
Caleb Fields led the Stags (9-7, 3-2) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Louis Bleechmore added 17 points for Fairfield. Peyton Smith also had 12 points. The loss broke the Stags' eight-game winning streak.
Both teams next play Sunday. Niagara hosts Siena and Fairfield goes on the road to play Canisius.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Crisp
- Steven Perry
- Adam Flore
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 4-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-7 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-12 |
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