BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — Fairfield used a strong second half to defeat Monmouth 73-65 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Sunday at Webster Bank Arena. The Stags, who trailed 35-32 at halftime, outscored the Hawks 41-30 after intermission.

Brandon Benjamin led Fairfield with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Braden Sparks added a team-high 17 points. Jack Collins paced Monmouth with 10 assists and eight points.

Fairfield improved to 6-5 overall. Monmouth fell to 5-6. Attendance was 1,474.