NCAAB · Final

Fairfield Stags Defeat Niagara Purple Eagles 83-75

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gallagher Center

Fairfield Stags 83, Niagara Purple Eagles 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Fairfield Stags vs Niagara Purple Eagles?

Fairfield Stags beat Niagara Purple Eagles 83-75 at Gallagher Center on January 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Fairfield Stags vs Niagara Purple Eagles?

Fairfield Stags were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -166 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at the Gallagher Center, the Fairfield Stags emerged victorious against the Niagara Purple Eagles, finishing the game with a score of 83-75. This result highlights the Stags' ability to maintain their edge over the Purple Eagles, as they previously defeated them earlier in the season on January 17, 2025, with a score of 70-66.

The Stags, now holding a record of 9-7, have shown a mixed performance in their last ten games, achieving a record of 5-5. However, they are currently on a two-game losing streak, which they will look to break in their upcoming fixtures. In their recent games, they averaged 80.0 points scored while allowing 74.9 points per game. Their last five games have seen them score an impressive average of 85.0 points, indicating a potent offensive capability that they brought to this matchup.

On the other hand, the Niagara Purple Eagles, with a record of 4-10, have struggled throughout the season. They have only managed to win 2 of their last 10 games, with a record of 2-8 in that span. Their recent form has seen them score an average of 61.9 points while allowing 76.2 points per game. Despite their struggles, they have recently secured two wins, showcasing some resilience as they look to improve their standing.

When considering home and away performance, the Purple Eagles have a home record of 2-1, while their away record stands at 0-7, emphasizing their need to capitalize on home advantage. Conversely, the Stags have a home record of 3-2 and an away record of 2-3, demonstrating their ability to perform well both at home and on the road.

The market for this game, as provided by DraftKings, had the Stags favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 138.5. The odds for the Stags to win outright were -166, while the Purple Eagles were listed at +140.

In terms of player contributions, the scoring plays in the second half were critical for the Stags, with free throws from Deuce Turner and Brandon Benjamin extending their lead. Notably, Reggie Prudhomme's 28-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Landon Williams, kept the Purple Eagles within striking distance but ultimately fell short.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening, with both teams battling for crucial conference points. Fans and viewers were treated to a display of competitive basketball, with the Stags showcasing their offensive prowess that has been a hallmark of their recent games.

Overall, this matchup not only highlighted the current standings of both teams but also set the stage for future encounters as both teams continue to navigate the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FAIR -3.5	138.5 o -108 / u -112	Fairfield Stags -166 · Niagara Purple Eagles +140

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Leaders

PointsJustin Page21Niagara Purple Eagles
AssistsLandon Williams4Niagara Purple Eagles
ReboundsWill Shortt7Niagara Purple Eagles
PointsBrandon Benjamin23Fairfield Stags
AssistsEric Mejia3Fairfield Stags
ReboundsBrandon Benjamin9Fairfield Stags

Recent form

Niagara Purple Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak W261.9 scored · 76.2 allowed per game2-1 at home

W64-61vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 2
W81-58vs Houghton HighlandersDec 20
L58-84at VCU RamsDec 16
L73-81at Morgan State BearsDec 13
L43-71at Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 7
L54-83at Siena SaintsDec 6
L66-70vs Detroit Mercy TitansNov 29
L70-80at Howard BisonNov 22
L42-100at Duke Blue DevilsNov 22
L68-74at Le Moyne DolphinsNov 18

Fairfield Stags

Last 10: 5-5Streak L280 scored · 74.9 allowed per game2-3 away

L81-85at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 2
L66-70vs Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 30
W121-58vs City College NY BeaversDec 23
W84-70at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 19
W73-65vs Monmouth HawksDec 14
L63-74at Merrimack WarriorsDec 7
L66-70at Manhattan JaspersDec 6
W72-68vs New Hampshire WildcatsNov 30
L77-106vs Columbia LionsNov 27
W97-83at Le Moyne DolphinsNov 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17

Box score

Stat	Fairfield Stags	Niagara Purple Eagles
Field goals	29-57	31-57
Field goal %	51	54
Three-pointers	6-16	9-23
Three-point %	38	39
Free throws	19-21	4-4
Free throw %	90	100
Rebounds	31	24
Offensive rebounds	12	7
Defensive rebounds	19	17
Assists	9	14
Steals	5	3
Blocks	5	8
Turnovers	5	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	5
Fast-break points	17	2
Points in the paint	42	44
Fouls	8	13
Largest lead	12	5
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	93	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-44Justin Page makes layup (Will Shortt assists)
2nd Half48-44Halon Rawlins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-44Halon Rawlins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-44Braden Sparks makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half51-46Josiah Sabino makes layup (Landon Williams assists)
2nd Half53-46Brandon Benjamin makes layup
2nd Half53-47Trenton Walters makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-48Trenton Walters makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-50Josiah Sabino makes layup
2nd Half54-50Eric Mejia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-50Eric Mejia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-50Braden Sparks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Benjamin assists)
2nd Half60-50Deuce Turner makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half60-53Landon Williams makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half61-53Brandon Benjamin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-53Braden Sparks makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half63-56Landon Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Reggie Prudhomme assists)
2nd Half63-58Will Shortt makes layup
2nd Half65-58Brandon Benjamin makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half65-61Justin Page makes 26-foot three point jumper (Justin Hawkins assists)
2nd Half67-61Deuce Turner makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half67-62Justin Page makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-63Justin Page makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-66Justin Page makes 30-foot three point jumper (Trenton Walters assists)
2nd Half69-66Deuce Turner makes layup
2nd Half69-68Justin Page makes driving layup
2nd Half71-68Declan Wucherpfennig makes 7-foot dunk (Deuce Turner assists)
2nd Half71-70Will Shortt makes layup (Trenton Walters assists)
2nd Half73-70Brandon Benjamin makes layup
2nd Half75-70Deuce Turner makes driving layup
2nd Half75-72Landon Williams makes layup
2nd Half76-72Deuce Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-72Deuce Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-72Brandon Benjamin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-72Brandon Benjamin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-75Reggie Prudhomme makes 28-foot three point jumper (Landon Williams assists)
2nd Half80-75Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-75Braden Sparks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-75Deuce Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-75Deuce Turner makes free throw 2 of 2