In a tightly contested matchup on Sunday, the Fairfield Stags narrowly defeated the Vermont Catamounts with a final score of 67-66. Peyton Smith was a key player for Fairfield, contributing 12 points to help secure the victory. Smith showcased his shooting prowess by making 4 of 7 attempts from the field and going a perfect 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.

Alongside Smith, Prophet Johnson also made a significant impact, scoring 10 points with an efficient 4 of 6 shooting performance. Makuei Riek matched Johnson’s score, contributing 10 points as well, including 2 three-pointers from his 4 for 9 overall shooting, demonstrating his range from beyond the arc.

The Catamounts were led by TJ Long, who put up a commendable 18 points. His teammate, TJ Hurley, played admirably too, adding 17 points to Vermont’s total. Jace Roquemore rounded out the scoring for Vermont with 13 points, in addition to making two steals during the game, showcasing his defensive skills.

Looking ahead, Fairfield will prepare to face Fairleigh Dickinson at their home ground next Sunday, while Vermont will host SUNY-Plattsburgh this Wednesday, aiming to bounce back from their recent close loss.