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Marist Falls 57-53 Against Fairfield - Game Recap
Fairfield grabbed a 57-53 win over Marist on Friday, behind a 15-point effort from Taj Benning at McCann Center.
Fairfield was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog.
Jesus Cruz had 12 points for Fairfield and Vincent Eze chipped in with 9 points. Aidas Kavaliauskas had 4 assists for them, while Vincent Eze was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Marist got 11 points from Tyler Sagl in a losing cause and another 11 points from Michael Cubbage. Tobias Sjoberg contributed 2 assists for them, while Michael Cubbage had 9 rebounds.
Fairfield trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Fairfield had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Fairfield looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Saint Peter's. Marist will aim to get back on the winning track at Iona.