Fairfield Stags @ Niagara Purple Eagles
Brandon Benjamin scores 23 to help Fairfield secure 83-75 victory over Niagara
LEWISTON, N.Y. -- — Brandon Benjamin had 23 points to lead Fairfield to an 83-75 victory over Niagara on Sunday.
Benjamin added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Stags (9-7, 1-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Deuce Turner shot 5 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 17 points. Braden Sparks had 15 points.
Justin Page finished with 21 points and two blocks for the Purple Eagles (4-10, 1-3). Niagara also got 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks from Will Shortt. Landon Williams added 11 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Niagara Falls, NY
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 6-0 | - | 10-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 4-1 | 1.5 | 11-5 |
| Saint Peter's | 4-1 | 1.5 | 7-6 |
| Marist | 4-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Siena | 3-2 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Canisius | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Iona | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Manhattan | 3-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Fairfield | 2-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 2-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Niagara | 1-4 | 4.5 | 4-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-5 | 5 | 5-12 |
| Rider | 0-5 | 5.5 | 1-13 |
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