Fairfield Stags @ Bucknell Bison
Fairfield gets by Bucknell 73-64
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Maurice Barrow scored 15 points to lead Fairfield to a 73-64 victory over Bucknell Saturday.
Marcus Gilbert contributed 14 points and Doug Chappell added 13 for Fairfield (3-9).
Fairfield held a 13-10 lead midway through the first half, but 3-pointers by Chris Hass and Cameron Ayes, who had 19 points, gave Bucknell (5-6) a 16-13 advantage at the 9:02 mark. The teams traded the lead until Fairfield took a 27-26 lead into the break.
Coleman Johnson made a jumper to open the second half and Fairfield then stretched the lead to 42-34 at the 12:53 mark.
Bucknell closed to 48-43 with 7:24 remaining following a Brian Fitzpatrick layup and two free throws by Ayers. The Stags quickly extended their lead to 56-43 on a Sean Grennan 3-point jumper, a dunk by Gilbert and 3-pointer by Doug Chappell. They coasted to the victory, making 11 free throws in the final 2:06.
Game Information
Lewisburg, PA
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Louie Andrakakos
Referee:Bill McCarthy
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro 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 |
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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