NCAAB · Final

Fairfield Stags Edge Rider Broncs in Close Contest

Friday, January 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Leo D. Mahoney Arena

Fairfield Stags 68, Rider Broncs 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Rider Broncs vs Fairfield Stags?

Fairfield Stags beat Rider Broncs 68-62 at Leo D. Mahoney Arena on January 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Rider Broncs vs Fairfield Stags?

Fairfield Stags were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Fairfield Stags secured a victory over the Rider Broncs with a final score of 68-62. This game took place at the Leo D. Mahoney Arena on January 10, 2026, and showcased the Stags' ability to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling Rider team. The Stags improved their record to 11-7, while the Broncs fell to 1-14, continuing their difficult season.

Fairfield entered the game with a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten outings, showcasing a scoring average of 78.6 points per game while allowing 74.1 points. Their last five games reflected a stronger performance, with an average of 87.0 points scored and 71.6 points allowed. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 83-75 in their previous match. In contrast, Rider had not won in their last ten games, posting a record of 0-10. Their struggles were evident as they averaged just 60.9 points scored while allowing 76.2 points in the same span.

At home, the Stags had a record of 3-2, while Rider struggled on the road with an 0-6 record. The disparity in home and away performance was significant, with Fairfield demonstrating their capability to perform well in familiar surroundings. The Stags had previously faced the Broncs twice in the 2025 season, winning both encounters, including a 78-75 victory at home and a 69-49 win away.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details about player availability for either team, but the impact of injuries can often be a critical factor in such matchups. The betting market reflected the Stags' expected dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -8.5 in favor of Fairfield, indicating a strong belief in their ability to win by a comfortable margin. The total for the game was set at 145.5, suggesting that a higher-scoring affair was anticipated.

The conditions during the game were not detailed in the provided facts, but the indoor setting of the Leo D. Mahoney Arena typically offers a controlled environment conducive to basketball. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of pivotal scoring plays in the second half, including a crucial three-point jumper from Braden Sparks that extended Fairfield's lead. The game featured a series of free throws in the closing moments, with Declan Wucherpfennig and Flash Burton both contributing to the scoring from the charity stripe.

Ultimately, the Stags' ability to maintain composure in the final minutes allowed them to secure the win, showcasing their resilience and strategic execution. With this victory, Fairfield continues to build momentum as they navigate the remainder of their season, while Rider will need to regroup and find a way to break their losing streak.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FAIR -8.5	145.5 o -112 / u -108	Rider Broncs +310 · Fairfield Stags -395

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Leaders

PointsBraden Sparks23Fairfield Stags
AssistsBraden Sparks3Fairfield Stags
ReboundsBrandon Benjamin13Fairfield Stags
PointsFlash Burton27Rider Broncs
AssistsZion Cruz2Rider Broncs
ReboundsCaleb Smith8Rider Broncs

Recent form

Fairfield Stags

Last 10: 5-5Streak W178.6 scored · 74.1 allowed per game3-2 at home

W83-75at Niagara Purple EaglesJan 4
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

Rider Broncs

Last 10: 0-10Streak L1060.9 scored · 76.2 allowed per game0-6 away

L65-74vs Siena SaintsJan 4
L71-74vs Manhattan JaspersDec 30
L79-100at VCU RamsDec 23
L57-65at Delaware Blue HensDec 17
L38-51vs Bucknell BisonDec 10
L58-72at Quinnipiac BobcatsDec 7
L66-68at Merrimack WarriorsDec 5
L65-68vs Coppin State EaglesNov 26
L45-91at Houston CougarsNov 21
L65-99at Texas LonghornsNov 19

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	Rider Broncs	Fairfield Stags
Field goals	24-55	22-62
Field goal %	44	35
Three-pointers	4-16	8-26
Three-point %	25	31
Free throws	10-18	16-22
Free throw %	56	73
Rebounds	37	45
Offensive rebounds	10	17
Defensive rebounds	27	28
Assists	9	10
Steals	3	3
Blocks	1	1
Turnovers	10	6
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	7
Fast-break points	10	2
Points in the paint	28	26
Fouls	18	15
Largest lead	1	14
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	93

How the scoring went

2nd Half24-36Flash Burton makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half26-36Zion Cruz makes driving layup
2nd Half26-37Declan Wucherpfennig makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half26-38Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half26-39Braden Sparks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-39Zion Cruz makes driving layup
2nd Half28-41Declan Wucherpfennig makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half31-41Zion Cruz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shemani Fuller assists)
2nd Half34-41Zion Cruz makes 28-foot three point jumper (Caleb Smith assists)
2nd Half34-43Deuce Turner makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half36-43Shemani Fuller makes 2-foot dunk (Flash Burton assists)
2nd Half36-45Braden Sparks makes driving layup
2nd Half37-45Davis Bynum makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-45Davis Bynum makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-48Braden Sparks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Benjamin assists)
2nd Half40-48Flash Burton makes layup
2nd Half41-48Mohamad Diallo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-48Flash Burton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zion Cruz assists)
2nd Half44-51Braden Sparks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tony Williams assists)
2nd Half46-51Flash Burton makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half46-53Declan Wucherpfennig makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half48-53Zion Cruz makes driving layup
2nd Half48-55Declan Wucherpfennig makes layup
2nd Half50-55Davis Bynum makes layup (Zion Cruz assists)
2nd Half50-57Declan Wucherpfennig makes layup
2nd Half50-58Declan Wucherpfennig makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-58Shemani Fuller makes layup (Davis Bynum assists)
2nd Half54-58Davis Bynum makes layup
2nd Half57-58Zion Cruz makes 27-foot three point jumper (Antwan Wilson assists)
2nd Half59-58Flash Burton makes driving layup
2nd Half59-59Eric Mejia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-60Eric Mejia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-62Declan Wucherpfennig makes layup
2nd Half59-65Braden Sparks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Benjamin assists)
2nd Half59-66Eric Mejia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-66Flash Burton makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half61-66Flash Burton makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half62-66Flash Burton makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half62-67Declan Wucherpfennig makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-68Declan Wucherpfennig makes free throw 2 of 2