Trio leads Fairfield to 68-62 victory over Rider

Published Jan. 9, 2026 9:57 p.m. ET

Associated Press

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks scored 23 points, and Declan Wucherpfennig and Brandon Benjamin posted double-doubles to lead Fairfield to a 68-62 victory over Rider on Friday night.

Sparks added five rebounds for the Stags (10-7, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Wucherpfennig finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Benjamin had 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Aasim Burton finished with 27 points for the Broncs (1-13, 0-5), who have lost 11 in a row. Zion Cruz added 19 points.

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