Wojcik, Crisler lift Fairfield past Rider 72-56
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Jake Wojcik had 13 points as Fairfield defeated Rider 72-56 on Saturday. Zach Crisler added 11 points for the Stags, and Taj Benning chipped in 10 points.
Chris Maidoh had 10 rebounds for Fairfield (2-9, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak.
Fairfield totaled 37 first-half points, a season best for the team.
Dontrell McQuarter had 12 points for the Broncs (2-7, 2-4). Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson added 10 points and nine rebounds. Dwight Murray Jr. had six rebounds.
The Stags leveled the season series against the Broncs with the win. Rider defeated Fairfield 70-62 last Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Adam Vandenburgh
- Jason Mirabito
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |
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