Men's Basketball

Manhattan Tops Fairfield on Wednesday in MAAC Men’s Basketball League Play

Manhattan (13-11, 6-9 MAAC) – 74 | Fairfield (12-14, 6-9 MAAC) – 67
Webster Bank Arena | BRIDGEPORT, CT
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Manhattan defeated Fairfield, 74-67, on the road Wednesday afternoon in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Jaspers used a second half offensive burst to claim the team’s second straight road win. MAAC leading scorer, Jose Perez finished with a game-high 21 points, with Ant Nelson chipping in with 18 points, followed by a double-double from Josh Roberts of 13 points and 13 rebounds to anchor Manhattan. The Fairfield trio of Supreme Cook (17), Jesus Cruz (13), and Chris Maidoh (10) combined to score 40 points.
 
The 2021-22 campaign culminates with the 2022 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 8-12 at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Stay up to date with all MAAC basketball by visiting MAACSports.com/basketball and by following @MAACHoops and #MAACHoops on Twitter. The road to AC!
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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