ncaab Game Recap
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs Fairfield Stags Recap - Sacred Heart Wins 77-71
Sacred Heart grabbed a 77-71 win over Fairfield on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Nyle Ralph-Beyer at Leo D. Mahoney Arena.
Sacred Heart was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Sacred Heart got 20 points from Mekhi Conner and another 17 points from Amiri Stewart. Tanner Thomas contributed 3 assists, while Bryce Johnson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Fairfield got 18 points from Prophet Johnson in a losing cause and another 18 points from Braden Sparks. Jamie Bergens contributed 4 assists for them, while Prophet Johnson had 10 rebounds.
Sacred Heart was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Sacred Heart had a 36-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Sacred Heart heads into a battle against Quinnipiac. Fairfield, meanwhile, will have their next action against Saint Peter's.