Fairfield Stags at NJIT Highlanders
· NCAA Men's BasketballWucherpfennig's 14 lead Fairfield over NJIT 74-53
Wucherpfennig also had eight rebounds for the Stags (1-1). Braden Sparks scored 14 points while going 3 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range. Tony Williams went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
The Highlanders (1-1) were led in scoring by David Bolden, who finished with 12 points, six rebounds and four steals. NJIT also got eight points and two blocks from Ari Fulton.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 74 - 53 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 74 - 53 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Tony Williams Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 53 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Jeremy Clayville missed Jumper. | 74 - 53 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Ari Fulton Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 53 |
Statistics
FAIR |
NJIT |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-66 | FG | 19-60 |
| 38 | Field Goal % | 32 |
| 8-23 | 3PT | 7-30 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 23 |
| 16-24 | FT | 8-12 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 54 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 18 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 36 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 11 | Assists | 7 |
| 10 | Steals | 9 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 3 | Technical Fouls | 3 |
| 3 | Total Technical Fouls | 3 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 17 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 13 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 22 |
| 15 | Fouls | 22 |
| 22 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Venue: Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center
Location: Newark, NJ
Attendance: 1,454 | Capacity:
Location: Newark, NJ
Attendance: 1,454 | Capacity:
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena | 2-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-6 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| Fairfield | 0-2 | 2 | 6-5 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 5-6 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-2 | 2 | 3-8 |
| Niagara | 0-2 | 2 | 2-8 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 1-8 |
2025-26 America East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 1-12 |


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