Monmouth Hawks @ Fairfield Stags
Braden Sparks, Brandon Benjamin lead Fairfield over Monmouth 73-65
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Braden Sparks had 17 points and Brandon Benjamin added a double-double to help Fairfield defeat Monmouth 73-65 on Sunday.
Sparks added six rebounds for the Stags (6-5). Benjamin totaled 16 points and 12 rebounds. Declan Wucherpfennig scored 15 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
The Hawks (5-6) were led by Cornelius Robinson Jr. with 14 points. Jason Rivera-Torres added 13 points and six rebounds, while Stefanos Spartalis scored 10.
Sparks scored nine points in the first half and Fairfield led 35-32 at the break. Fairfield used a 9-0 run to make it 68-57 with 3:44 remaining left to play. Benjamin scored 10 after halftime.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mikerlange Fleury
- Michael Palau
- Mike Evans
2025-26 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Siena | 2-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Fairfield | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 5-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-2 | 2 | 3-9 |
| Niagara | 0-2 | 2 | 2-9 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 1-9 |
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