Fairfield defeats CC New York 121-58
Fairfield Dominates CC New York in Statement Win
In a performance that can only be described as dominating, the Fairfield Stags blew out visiting CC New York 121-58 on Tuesday night at Leo D. Mahoney Arena.
The home team came out strong from the start, building an insurmountable lead that would grow to its largest of the game - a 65-point margin - by the end of the fourth quarter. Fairfield's offense was firing on all cylinders, with Braden Sparks leading the charge with 26 points and 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc.
The Stags' defense also played a crucial role in shutting down CC New York's attack, holding them to just 37.0% shooting from the field and forcing 23 turnovers. Fairfield's bench was particularly effective, outscoring CC New York's reserves by a margin of 31-10.
Despite being down by as many as 65 points at one point in the second half, CC New York refused to give up, with Justin Morety leading the charge with 19 points and 4 assists. However, it was too little, too late, as Fairfield's offense continued to pour it on.
The loss marks a significant statement for the Stags, who are now sitting at 6-2 on the season. The win over CC New York is just their second of the week, but it cements their status as one of the top teams in the non-conference schedule.
For CC New York, the road trip to Fairfield was a tough pill to swallow, with the team struggling to find any semblance of offense against the Stags' stifling defense. The loss drops them to 4-5 on the season, and they will look to bounce back next week against another tough opponent.
In the end, it was a night that showcased Fairfield's superiority, and they are now looking like one of the top teams in the conference.