FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Women's Lacrosse takes to Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium for the final time in the 2018 regular season this Saturday with a 3 p.m. visit from Marist. The Stags will hold Senior Day ceremonies prior to the opening draw as a part of the annual Fairfield Lacrosse Military Appreciation Day doubleheader.
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All of the action will be broadcast by the Stags Sports Network onÂ
Facebook Live with J.J. Duke and Allison Gaskins on the call. Fans canÂ
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Military Appreciation Day
To celebrate the annualÂ
Fairfield Lacrosse Military Appreciation Day doubleheader, the Stags will be selling t-shirts ($10, cash only) and collecting donations this Saturday to benefitÂ
America's VetDogs, a service dog program created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to once again live with pride and self-reliance.
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Senior Day
Wednesday's overtime win over Quinnipiac was the 42nd career victory for the Fairfield Women's Lacrosse Class of 2018. The Stags' eight seniors have posted a 21-7 record in MAAC play with two trips to the MAAC Championship Game, highlighted by winning the 2015 MAAC Championship to advance to the NCAA postseason for the second time in program history.
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Tickets
Admission is free for all Fairfield Women's Lacrosse regular season home games this season. Fans attending both ends of Saturday's doubleheader are reminded that Fairfield Men's Lacrosse tickets are on sale now at
FairfieldStags.com/TIX. Fans will not be permitted to enter Rafferty Stadium without a ticket until the second half of the men's game.
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In recognition of their service, all veterans, active duty military and emergency services personnel will receive free admission to both games.
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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.
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Campus Map
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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 (Marist). Tailgating activities are prohibited in all other academic and residential parking lots and in the Kelley Center parking garage.
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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.
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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
Fairfield (7-5, 3-1 MAAC) concludes the regular season with a trio of MAAC outings in New York. The road swing begins on Wednesday, April 18 at Iona at 3 p.m. on ESPN+. The Stags will also visit Canisius and Manhattan as they look to claim a berth in the upcoming MAAC Championship for the 13th consecutive season.
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