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Fairfield Stags vs Manhattan Jaspers Recap - Manhattan Wins 56-53
Manhattan got 18 points from Ant Nelson en route to a 56-53 victory over Fairfield on Thursday at Draddy Gymnasium.
Manhattan was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Manhattan got 11 points from Nick Brennen and another 10 points from Samir Stewart. Ant Nelson contributed 5 assists, while Josh Roberts cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Fairfield got 12 points from Caleb Fields in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jalen Leach. TJ Long contributed 2 assists for them, while Supreme Cook had 11 rebounds.
Manhattan trailed at halftime, 27-25.
Fairfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-29.
Manhattan heads into a battle against Monmouth. Fairfield, meanwhile, will have their next action against Saint Peter's.