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
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 |