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Fairfield Defeats Niagara 70-66 - Recap
Fairfield earned a 70-66 victory over Niagara on Thursday, getting 17 points from Braden Sparks at Leo D. Mahoney Arena.
Fairfield won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites.
Fairfield got 15 points from Deon Perry and another 12 points from Prophet Johnson. Prophet Johnson contributed 4 assists, while Louis Bleechmore cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Niagara got 12 points from Zion Russell in a losing cause and another 12 points from Justin Page. Josiah Davis contributed 4 assists for them, while Jaeden Marshall had 7 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 37-27.
Fairfield looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canisius. Niagara will aim to get back on the winning track at Manhattan.