Sparks scores 21 as Fairfield knocks off Central Connecticut State 84-70

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks had 21 points in Fairfield's 84-70 victory against Central Connecticut State on Thursday night.

Sparks went 8 of 13 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Stags (7-5). Brandon Benjamin scored 19 points and added nine rebounds. Eric Mejia finished with 12 points and four steals.

Darin Smith Jr. led the way for the Blue Devils (6-5) with 20 points. Cent. Conn. St. also got 13 points from Melo Sanchez. Ashton Reynolds also had 10 points.

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