JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A transition three-pointer from Braden Sparks staked Fairfield University Men's Basketball to a one-point lead early in the second half of Friday evening's MAAC outing at Saint Peter's. But the host Peacocks netted the game's next 14 points and held off a late Fairfield rally, eventually pulling away to take a 65-52 decision.
 
Following the road setback, the Stags stand at 9-16 overall and 5-9 in the MAAC. Saint Peter's – the defending MAAC Champion – improves to 8-13 on the season with a 3-10 conference tally.
 
Sparks was one of three Stags in double figures for the game, finishing with 11 points. Jamie Bergens also had a 11, while Kyle Jenkins scored a team-leading 12 points. Prophet Johnson fell just short of his sixth double-double of the season, as the junior tallied nine points and pulled in 10 rebounds. Johnson also led the Stags with three assists and three steals.
 
Rounding out the Fairfield scoring, Louis Bleechmore scored four points, Peyton Smith had three and Isaac Munkadi chipped in two points and two blocked shots.
 
Aromni Zeigler had a game-best 14 points to lead the Saint Peter's offense. The Peacocks also got 13 points apiece from Marcus Randolph and Bryce Eaton. Stephon Roberts matched Johnson with 10 rebounds, pacing the hosts to a 44-28 advantage on the glass.
 
Fairfield Men's Basketball is back in action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena this Sunday, Feb. 16 to host Manhattan at 2 p.m. The Jaspers defeated Merrimack tonight at Draddy Gymnasium and currently sit at 12-10 overall and 7-6 in the MAAC. Fairfield defeated Manhattan in Riverdale, 87-84 in overtime, on Jan. 23.
 
Tickets are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX.