Canisius Golden Griffins @ Fairfield Stags
Green scores 29 to carry Canisius over Fairfield 80-69
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Malek Green had a career-high 29 points as Canisius beat Fairfield 80-69 on Friday.
Green shot 4 for 6 from behind the arc. He added nine rebounds.
Jordan Henderson had 19 points for Canisius (6-3, 6-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive win. Ahamadou Fofana added 11 points and Jacco Fritz had seven rebounds.
Taj Benning had 15 points for the Stags (5-15, 5-10). Jesus Cruz and Caleb Green each had 10 points.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:Rod Mrakovich
Referee:Adam Vandenburgh
Referee:Matt Plumb
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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