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Manhattan Defeats Fairfield 74-67 - Recap
Manhattan got 21 points from Jose Perez en route to a 74-67 victory over Fairfield on Wednesday at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.
Bettors who backed Manhattan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Ant Nelson had 18 points for Manhattan and Josh Roberts chipped in with 13 points. Jose Perez had 5 assists for them, while Josh Roberts was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Fairfield got a 17-point performance from Supreme Cook, who was supported by 13 points from Jesus Cruz. Jake Wojcik had 4 assists in a losing cause for Fairfield, while Supreme Cook grabbed 6 rebounds.
Manhattan trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Manhattan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.
Manhattan heads into a battle against Rider. Fairfield, meanwhile, will have their next action against Saint Peter's.