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Johnson scores 17 to lead Fairfield past Rider 69-49

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In a decisive matchup on Friday night, the Fairfield Stags emerged victorious against the Rider Broncs, dominating the game with a final score of 69-49 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Leading the charge for Fairfield was Prophet Johnson, who contributed significantly with 17 points and secured nine rebounds. His performance was backed by Jamie Bergens, who dropped 13 points, shooting efficiently at 5 of 7 from the floor and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, in addition to three steals. Kyle Jenkins also made a notable impact, scoring 12 points and completing 5 of 7 attempts from the field, including 2 for 3 from three-point territory.

For the Broncs, Zion Cruz led the way with 15 points. Complementing his effort, TJ Weeks Jr. added 10 points while Tariq Ingraham tallied eight points along with eight rebounds, though their combined efforts were not enough to secure a win.

Both teams are set to face off against Mount St. Mary’s next, with Fairfield scheduled to play at home on Friday and Rider hitting the road for their game on Sunday.