Fairleigh Dickinson Knights @ Fairfield Stags
Rush lifts Fairleigh Dickinson past Fairfield 69-65
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- — Brandon Rush scored a career-high 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and Fairleigh Dickinson edged Fairfield 69-65 on Tuesday.
Rush, who also had seven rebounds, made 1 of 2 foul shots with 12 seconds left to clinch the win.
Jahlil Jenkins had 13 points for Fairleigh Dickinson (2-6), which snapped its four-game road losing streak. Elyjah Williams added seven rebounds and five assists.
Jake Wojcik had 12 points for the Stags (1-8). Jalen Leach and Taj Benning added 11 points apiece.
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Game Information
Fairfield, CT
Referee:Ron Tyburski
Referee:Carl Luciano
Referee:Ryan Corbett
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| New Haven | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Saint Francis | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2-9 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 1-8 |
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