HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Fairfield avenged a loss from earlier this month by defeating Quinnipiac 85-79 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at TD Bank Sports Center.

The Stags, who lost to the Bobcats on Feb. 1, used a strong second half to secure the road victory. Fairfield led 39-36 at halftime and extended its lead after the break, outscoring Quinnipiac 46-43 in the final period.

Jaden Zimmerman led all scorers with 20 points for Quinnipiac. Asim Jones added 16 points and seven assists for the Bobcats. Both teams are now 18-11 overall this season.

Fairfield’s efficiency proved decisive. The Stags shot 53.4% from the field and made 20 of 23 free throws. Quinnipiac struggled at the line, shooting 14 of 27. An announced crowd of 1,474 attended.