Fairfield unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Oxford Wildcats 58-52. The Falcons' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it 12 in a row dating back to last season.
Fairfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Fowler, who had 17 points. Another player making a difference was Ryland Perry, who posted 14 points along with six rebounds.
Oxford's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cordell Jordan, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Jordan is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Kellen Green was another key player, scoring 20 points in addition to eight rebounds.
Fairfield will face off against Otis-Bison at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oxford, they will challenge Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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