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Fairfield slips past Canisius 58-52
Jan 3, 2010 - 12:04 AM BUFFALO, N.Y.(AP) -- Anthony Johnson and Yorel Hawkins both tallied double-doubles, and Fairfield went on a 7-0 run in the final 2:07 to beat Canisius 58-52 on Saturday.Canisius led by one point at halftime and most of the second half, retaking the advantage at 52-51 on a Greg Logins layup with 2:38 left.
Those were the last points for the Golden Griffins, who missed four 3s, two layups and had a shot blocked in the final minutes. During that time, Derek Needham's layup started a 7-0 run that also saw the Stags (10-3, 3-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) hit five free throws.
Johnson and Hawkins finished with 12 points apiece for Fairfield. Johnson added 13 rebounds and three blocks, while Hawkins grabbed 10 boards and recorded two blocks. Needham finished with 10 points for the Stags, who have won six of seven.
Julius Coles led Canisius (6-8, 1-2) with 14 points.
- NCAA BB
FAIRFIELD 58
CANISIUS 52 FINAL
Jan 2 6:16 PM - NCAA BB
FAIRFIELD 22
CANISIUS 23 HALFTIME
Jan 2 5:19 PM
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