Manhattan vs Fairfield Wrap - Fairfield Wins 61-59
Manhattan vs Fairfield Wrap - Fairfield Wins 61-59
Fairfield grabbed a 61-59 win over Manhattan on Friday, behind a 16-point effort from Derek Needham at Arena at Harbor Yards.
Fairfield did not, however, defeat Manhattan against the spread, which closed at 19.5 at most sportsbooks.
Fairfield got 14 points from Ryan Olander and another 12 points from Yorel Hawkins. Derek Needham contributed 4 assists, while Maurice Barrow cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Manhattan got a 19-point performance from George Beamon, who was supported by 9 points from Demetrius Jemison. Michael Alvarado had 3 assists in a losing cause for Manhattan, while Demetrius Jemison grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Manhattan were victorious, as the score was 28-25 at the break.
Manhattan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-29.
