Nelson helps Fairfield beat Bucknell 101-91

Dec 27, 2015, 04:47 pm

LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Tyler Nelson scored 25 points and Fairfield beat Bucknell 101-91 on Sunday.

Nelson made four 3-pointers as did Marcus Gilbert, who scored 16 points. Jerome Segura added 14 points for the Stags (6-5), who have won six of their last eight.

The Stags shot 48 percent but made 17 of 32 3-point attempts for 53 percent.

Ryan Frazier scored 20 points, Chris Haas 19 and Nana Foulland 15 for the Bison (3-8), who have lost seven straight heading into their Patriot League opener against Navy.

The Bison finished the first half on a 25-13 run and trailed by two at halftime. Nate Sestina's 3-pointer to open the second half gave them the lead. Fairfield responded with four straight 3-pointers and Gilbert finished the 14-0 run with a dunk.

A 10-run gave Fairfield an 86-67 lead. Bucknell was within five before the Stags finished with three free throws and a Nelson layup.