Preseason Guide
 
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Women's Lacrosse will begin the 2018 campaign this Saturday, Feb. 10, when Holy Cross comes to Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium for a 3 p.m. opening draw. The day begins with Fairfield Men's Lacrosse challenging Vermont at noon.
 
Red Out Rafferty: All fans are encouraged to wear red to support the Stags
 
Head Coach Laura Field, now in her third season at the helm and her 10th overall with the program, led the Stags to a 12-6 record and a trip to the MAAC Championship Game in 2017. After posting a 7-1 record in conference games last spring, Fairfield has been tabbed for second in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Stags were represented on the Preseason All-MAAC team by senior attack Brenna Connolly and junior defender Erin Mammele.
 
Holy Cross will also open its season on Saturday, following up on a 7-10 campaign in 2017. Head Coach Amanda Belichick's team was slotted ninth out of 10 teams in the Patriot League Preseason Poll. The Crusaders have graduated their top three scorers from last season – a trio that accounted for 107 points – with Baker Earl as the club's top returning scorer after netting 15 goals with four assists in 2017.
 
Last spring, the Crusaders edged the Stags, 11-8, in Worcester on Feb. 11. The early season contest was knotted at 6-6 with less than 20 minutes to play before Holy Cross made a late push to earn the decision on its home field.
 
Tickets
Admission is free for all fans for Fairfield Women's Lacrosse regular season home games.
 
Fans who wish to attend the noon Fairfield Men's Lacrosse game can purchase tickets at FairfieldStags.com/TIX. Fans can also purchase a LaxPass for only $40 for admission to all nine Fairfield Men's Lacrosse regular season home games on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium.
 
Parking & Tailgate Information
Parking for fans is available on a first come, first served basis. Fans may be directed by Public Safety personnel to designated parking areas. Fans are asked to observe all parking signs as they relate to handicapped, reserved or restricted parking.
 
Campus Map
 
Please note that the Walsh Athletic Center/Rafferty Stadium parking lot is closed to the general public during men's and women's lacrosse home games. Tailgating is limited to the Loyola gravel lot (Fairfield) and the Dolan East lot on Mooney Road (Vermont and Holy Cross). Tailgating activities are prohibited in all other academic and residential parking lots and in the Kelley Center parking garage.
 
Handicapped parking is available in all lots for those with proper permits on a first come, first served basis. Those in need of additional assistance are encouraged to contact Fairfield Athletics at 203-254-4000 ext. 2208 to ensure that proper accommodations are met.
 
The follow items are not permitted inside Rafferty Stadium:
• Alcohol of any kind
• Outside food and drink
• Glass bottles, cans, frozen drinks, coolers, thermoses or ice chests
• Seat cushions measuring larger than 18" and contain zippers, pockets or concealable areas
• Any animal with the exception of a service animal (must provide certification upon request)
• Weapons (including knives), any item that may be used as a projectile or one that is deemed dangerous by Stadium management
• Any other item deemed inappropriate by Stadium management
 
Fairfield Lacrosse on Facebook Live
Saturday's doubleheader will mark the first two of 14 total men's and women's lacrosse games slated to broadcast for free on Facebook Live.
 
The March 17 and April 21 men's lacrosse games will be broadcast by the Lax Sports Network as the CAA Game of the Week.
 
Up Next
Fairfield Women's Lacrosse hits the road for the first time on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for a 3 p.m. outing at in-state foe UConn. The Stags return to Rafferty Stadium on the following Wednesday, Feb. 21, to host Columbia at 4 p.m.