The Red Foxes went nearly a calendar month without a win, although it felt much longer for Ryan Schneider.
"It feels good to hear congratulations again," Schneider said with a smile walking into the media room.
Marist controlled the game, one in which Fairfield never led, and won, 75-66. Dejuan Goodwin and Schneider, the third leading scorer in the MAAC, each scored 17 points to lead the Red Foxes. Kaylen Gregory returned after hurting his shoulder in the last game to haul in a game-high 10 rebounds.
Gregory made a lay-up with 8:46 remaining in the game to give the Red Foxes a 59-39 lead, their largest of the night. A banged-up Fairfield squad rallied, however, to cut the lead to seven with 51 seconds left in regulation.
That was the closest Fairfield got in a valiant effort on the Stags' part. Fairfield played without starters Anthony Johnson, Warren Edney (both out for the season), Jonathan Han (suspended; likely done for year), and Lyndon Jordan (illness). In addition, Greg Nero missed the entire second half after his back stiffened up. Herbie Allen and Mike Evanovich stepped up and scored 21 points and 18 points, respectively. Fairfield played the second half with only eight men eligible to play.
Fairfield head coach Ed Cooley gave by far the most entertaining press conference of any opposing coach this season. For Marist, head coach Chuck Martin, Ryan Schneider, and Dejuan Goodwin spoke. Click below for the full press conference:
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