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Fairfield Downs Saint Peter's 61-51 - Match Report

Taj Benning scored 15 points leading Fairfield to a 61-51 victory over Saint Peter's at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard on Wednesday.

Fairfield was a -3.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Calvin Whipple had 9 points for Fairfield and Chris Maidoh chipped in with 8 points. Aidas Kavaliauskas had 5 assists for them, while Chris Maidoh was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Saint Peter's got a 10-point performance from Matthew Lee, who was supported by 10 points from Doug Edert. Matthew Lee had 3 assists in a losing cause for Saint Peter's, while KC Ndefo grabbed 5 rebounds.

Fairfield was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Fairfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.

Next game, Fairfield takes its act on the road to face Iona looking for another win. For Saint Peter's, they head on the road to face Quinnipiac.