Taj Benning
Benning scores 15 to lead Fairfield past St. Peter's 61-51
Taj Benning

Benning scores 15 to lead Fairfield past St. Peter's 61-51

Published Jan. 15, 2020 10:20 p.m. ET

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Taj Benning registered 15 points as Fairfield topped St. Peter's 61-51 on Wednesday night.

Benning converted all 10 of his free throw attempts.

Chris Maidoh had nine rebounds and four blocks for Fairfield (7-9, 3-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).

Landon Taliaferro was held to only 5 points despite leading the Stags in scoring heading into the matchup with 15 points per game. He hit 20 percent from behind the arc (1 of 5).

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Matthew Lee had 10 points and five steals for the Peacocks (5-9, 2-3). Doug Edert added 10 points.

Fairfield faces Iona on the road on Friday. St. Peter's takes on Quinnipiac on the road on Saturday.

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