Wucherpfennig puts up 19 in Fairfield's 63-60 win over NJIT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Declan Wucherpfennig had 19 points in Fairfield’s 63-60 victory over NJIT on Saturday.

Wucherpfennig added eight rebounds for the Stags (2-2). Cole Edelen scored nine points, going 3 of 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Tony Williams shot 3 for 8, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.

Mario Tatum Jr. finished with 13 points and eight rebounds for the Highlanders (1-5). Victor Vanderstraeten added 12 points and 12 rebounds for NJIT. Brandon Stores Jr. also had 12 points.

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Both teams next play Wednesday. Fairfield hosts Saint Joseph’s (Brooklyn) and NJIT squares off against Fairleigh Dickinson on the road.