FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse reaches the midway point of its six-game homestand with a Tuesday afternoon visit from Quinnipiac. Opening faceoff on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium is slated for 3 p.m.  Tickets are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX. All of Tuesday's action will be broadcast on Facebook Live with J.J. Duke and Allison Gaskins on the call.
 
Last Time Out
Fairfield scored the last five goals of the day, but it would not be enough to overcome visiting Stony Brook this past Saturday as the Seawolves left Rafferty Stadium with an 11-9 decision. Jack Brennan, Charlie Horning and Joe Rodrigues each scored two goals for the Stags on the day.
 
Brennan added an assist to his two-goal day to ring up a career-best three points. Both of his markers came in man-up situations as Fairfield went 5-for-5 on extra-man opportunities. The performance on the EMO is the first perfect showing of at least five chances in the nation this season. Five man-up goals marks the most by a Fairfield team in a game since netting six in a win over Manhattan on Feb. 22, 2014.
 
Rounding out the attack were Drew Murray, Taylor Strough and McKay Sheahan with one goal apiece. Sheahan's goal was the first of his collegiate career. Colin Burke dished out three assists to move into a tie for 12th all-time (with Rob Scipioni '02) with 113 career points. Murray also handed out a pair of helpers for the first two-assist day of his career. Brennan, Strough, Dylan Beckwith and Liam DaRos each had one assist on the day.
 
Scouting Quinnipiac
The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 2-2 on the season following Saturday's 18-6 home win over NJIT. Quinnipiac has also posted an overtime win over Brown while taking losses to UMass Lowell (in overtime) and Vermont. Tuesday's game will be the first road outing for the Bobcats, who will play their first nine games of the season in the state of Connecticut before trekking to Detroit Mercy on March 31.
 
Mike Fletcher has paced the Quinnipiac attack through four games with nine goals and five assists. Jake Tomsik has also netted nine goals for the Bobcats, with Foster Cuomo as the club's top facilitator with six assists. Will Vitelli sets the tone for the offense with a .694 win percentage (59-for-85) in the faceoff X, a showing that includes a team-best 32 ground balls.
 
Joe Zukauskas has started the last two games in the cage, posting a 7.47 goals-against average and .567 save percentage against Vermont and NJIT. Carson Cocco got the start for the first two outings of the spring, registering an 11.91 GAA and a .489 save percentage. Rounding out the trio of goalkeepers is Brendan Engel, who has made two saves with three goals allowed in 15:32 of relief work.
 
All-Time Series vs. Quinnipiac (Fairfield leads 6-1)
The Stags have won their last five meetings with Quinnipiac to take a 6-1 advantage in the all-time series. After opening the series with a 15-2 win in 1999, the teams have met on a nearly annual basis since 2010, missing only the 2015 and 2017 seasons in that span. The most recent encounter was a 13-7 triumph for the Stags at Rafferty Stadium on March 22, 2016.
 
Tickets
Fairfield Lacrosse fans can purchase a LaxPass for only $40 for admission to all six remaining Fairfield Men's Lacrosse regular season home games, including Tuesday's contest with the Bobcats. Single-game tickets are also on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX.
 
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 (Quinnipiac). Tailgating activities are prohibited in all other academic and residential parking lots and in the Kelley Center parking garage. Fans are reminded that classes will be in session on campus for both Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep students.
 
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
 
Up Next
The Stags are back in action on Saturday, March 10 for another in-state showdown as #10 Yale makes the trip to Rafferty Stadium for a 1 p.m. outing.
 
Saturday's Promotions
 
Pregame Fan Fest: Fan Fest on the concourse beginning at noon featuring a kickboxing exhibition, a giveaway from Whole Foods and more
 
Sound Lacrosse Day: All Sound Lacrosse campers will receive a promo code to purchase $5 tickets
 
US Lacrosse Day: $5 admission for all US Lacrosse members (must provide proof of membership)
 
Lil' Stags Club Postgame Autographs: Lil' Stags Club members will be invited to join the Stags on the field for a postgame autograph session