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Recap - Fairfield Defeats Saint Peter's 55-50

Fairfield got 20 points from Taj Benning en route to a 55-50 victory over Saint Peter's on Saturday at Yanitelli Center.

Bettors who backed Fairfield were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +11.0 at sportsbooks.

Fairfield got 13 points from Chris Maidoh and another 10 points from Jake Wojcik. Caleb Green contributed 4 assists, while Supreme Cook cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Saint Peter's got a 11-point performance from Matthew Lee, who was supported by 10 points from Daryl Banks III. KC Ndefo had 2 assists in a losing cause for Saint Peter's, while Hassan Drame grabbed 7 rebounds.

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

Fairfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-30.