FAIRFIELD, Conn.
— Braden Sparks led the Fairfield Stags to a close victory against the Niagara Purple Eagles on Thursday night, scoring 17 points in the team’s 70-66 win.
Sparks showcased his shooting skills by going 6 of 13 from the floor, including 3 out of 8 from three-point range.
Deon Perry contributed significantly with 15 points, five rebounds, and four steals.
Additionally, Prophet Johnson added 12 points while also grabbing nine rebounds, despite shooting 4 for 13 overall, including making 2 out of 6 from long range.

On the opposing side, the Purple Eagles saw three players finish with 12 points each: Jaeden Marshall, Zion Russell, and Justin Page.
This match marked an intense battle for both teams, with Fairfield improving its record to 7-10 on the season and 3-3 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Meanwhile, Niagara’s record also stands at 7-10, with a conference mark of 2-4.

Both teams are set to continue their schedules as Fairfield prepares to host Canisius, while Niagara will travel to take on Manhattan on Saturday.
The upcoming games promise to be another exciting round of competition in the conference.