Papas scores 16 to carry Monmouth past Fairfield 61-58
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- — George Papas had 16 points as Monmouth narrowly beat Fairfield 61-58 on Thursday night.
Myles Ruth made two free throws with 19 seconds left for a three-point lead.
Walker Miller had 11 points for Monmouth (11-6, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which ended its four-game losing streak. Shavar Reynolds Jr. added 10 points.
Jake Wojcik had 15 points for the Stags (8-10, 2-5), who have now lost seven games in a row. Jesus Cruz added 14 points and Taj Benning had 13 points.
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2021-22 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Iona | 17-3 | - | 25-8 |
Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 22-12 |
Siena | 12-8 | 5 | 15-14 |
Monmouth | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
Marist | 9-11 | 8 | 14-16 |
Niagara | 9-11 | 8 | 14-16 |
Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 15-15 |
Fairfield | 8-12 | 9 | 15-18 |
Rider | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
Quinnipiac | 7-13 | 10 | 14-17 |
Canisius | 7-13 | 10 | 11-21 |