Manhattan Jaspers @ Fairfield Stags
Taliaferro carries Fairfield over Manhattan 72-59
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Landon Taliaferro had 26 points as Fairfield got past Manhattan 72-59 on Sunday.
Matija Milin had 14 points for Fairfield (8-20, 5-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which broke its four-game losing streak.
Ebube Ebube scored a career-high 20 points for the Jaspers (9-19, 7-9). Warren Williams added 13 points.
The Stags leveled the season series against the Jaspers with the win. Manhattan defeated Fairfield 62-49 on Jan. 31. Fairfield plays Marist at home on Friday. Manhattan matches up against Monmouth at home on Friday.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Sean Campbell
Referee:Phil Sallustio Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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