Men: 3rd in Defense

In the updated NCAA statistics, the Fairfield University men's basketball team is ranked as number 3 in scoring defense only allowing 53.9 points per game. Stephen F. Austin leads the nation in the category nearly a point and a half better than the Stags. Austin has played in 2 less games which could be why they have allowed 200 fewer points than the Stags. Fairfield remains one of the only teams in the nation NOT to allow 70 points or more.

It is interesting stat because of the very weak strength of schedule that the team has had. If the Stags actually played Florida, the ranking will defintely decrease. The big test will come when the squad competes against Iona and Rider. With their over powering offense, the Stags defensive system will have it's biggest test.