BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — Fairfield held off Canisius for a 61-55 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Webster Bank Arena. The Stags improved to 13-9 overall behind 14 points each from Deuce Turner and Braden Sparks. Brandon Benjamin added 13 points and three blocks for Fairfield.

The Golden Griffins (8-13) were led by Bryan Ndjonga and Kahlil Singleton, who each scored 13 points. Canisius dominated inside with 38 paint points but shot just 36.9% from the floor and 3 for 8 from the free-throw line. Fairfield built a 31-22 halftime lead and maintained it despite being outscored in the second half. A crowd of 2,407 attended the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game.