Columbia Lions @ Fairfield Stags
Thompson's 23 lead Columbia past Fairfield 106-77
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Blair Thompson scored 23 points as Columbia beat Fairfield 106-77 on Wednesday.
Thompson added six rebounds for the Lions (6-1). Kenny Noland added 20 points while going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line and also had seven assists. Miles Franklin had 18 points and shot 6 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Cam Estevez led the Stags (4-3) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Deuce Turner added 14 points for Fairfield. Declan Wucherpfennig also had 13 points.
Up next
Up next for Columbia is a matchup Saturday with Sarah Lawrence at home. Fairfield hosts New Hampshire on Sunday.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:Evon Burroughs
Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:Daniel Basile
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 10-2 | - | 14-9 |
| Siena | 9-3 | 1 | 16-7 |
| Saint Peter's | 9-3 | 1 | 12-8 |
| Marist | 9-4 | 1.5 | 15-7 |
| Quinnipiac | 8-5 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Iona | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Fairfield | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 6-7 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 6-7 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Manhattan | 5-8 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| Canisius | 3-9 | 7 | 8-15 |
| Niagara | 2-10 | 8 | 5-17 |
| Rider | 2-10 | 8 | 3-18 |
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