Saint Peter`s 70, at Fairfield 66

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — In a grinding Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference clash defined more by defensive pressure than offensive artistry, Saint Peter’s outlasted Fairfield 70-66 on Monday night at Webster Bank Arena. The Peacocks, improving to 6-5 overall, leaned on a disruptive defense that generated nine steals and forced 12 turnovers to overcome a subpar shooting night. Saint Peter’s shot just 40% from the floor and 23.8% from three-point range but compensated with 17 offensive rebounds and a near-perfect 9-for-11 performance at the free throw line. Fairfield, which fell to 8-6, was carried by the high-scoring duo of Brandon Benjamin… Read more...