Leach scores 22 in Fairfield's 84-67 win against Rider
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Jalen Leach's 22 points helped Fairfield defeat Rider 84-67 on Thursday night.
Leach added seven rebounds and five assists for the Stags (14-9, 8-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jasper Floyd scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 12 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds and three steals. Caleb Fields was 8 of 17 shooting (4 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with 20 points.
The Broncs (8-15, 5-7) were led by Mervin James, who recorded 16 points. Corey McKeithan added 11 points and four assists for Rider. Allen Powell also had 11 points and six assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nathan Farrell
- Michael Luckie
- Mikerlange Fleury
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 | 6-4 |
| 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 | 0-11 |
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