NCAAB Recaps

Fairfield vs Niagara Wrap - Fairfield Wins 79-75

Fairfield grabbed a 79-75 win over Niagara on Friday, behind a 19-point effort from Sean Crawford at Gallagher Center.

Fairfield won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the 7.5-point spread.

Fairfield got 16 points from Rakim Sanders and another 15 points from Ryan Olander. Maurice Barrow contributed 5 assists, while Rakim Sanders cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Niagara got 35 points from Juan'ya Green in a losing cause and another 15 points from Ameen Tanksley. Antoine Mason contributed 7 assists for them, while Ameen Tanksley had 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Fairfield were victorious, as the score was 47-41 at the break.

Niagara won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.