FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Women's Lacrosse will take to Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium for the first time in 2019 this Wednesday, Feb. 13 with a 3 PM visit from the University of Connecticut. The Stags enter the game at 1-0 – in search of their first 2-0 start to a campaign since 2012 – while the Huskies come to Fairfield at 0-1 on the young season.
 
All of the action will be broadcast by the Stags Sports Network on Facebook Live with J.J. Duke and Allison Gaskins on the call. Fans can like and follow Fairfield University Athletics on Facebook to get a notification every time the Stags Sports Network goes live.
 
Free Admission
Admission is free for all fans for all Fairfield Women's Lacrosse regular season home games this season.
 
Promotions
Red Out Rafferty: All fans are encouraged to wear red to support the Stags
 
Schedule Poster and Magnet Giveaway: The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a Fairfield Women's Lacrosse 2019 schedule poster and magnet
 
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 (UConn). Tailgating activities are prohibited in all other academic and residential parking lots and in the Kelley Center parking garage. Fans are reminded that the academic day will be in progress at both Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep.

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
 
MAAC Rookie of the Week
A key component of the defense in Saturday's season-opening win for the Stags, Caroline Mangan has been selected as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week. Mangan had five caused turnovers and four ground balls in her collegiate debut as Fairfield upended host Holy Cross, 13-9.
 
Last Time Out
Fairfield opened the 2019 season with a 13-9 win at Holy Cross on Saturday. The Stags' attack was paced by Taylor Mitchell, who set a pair of career highs with five goals and six total points. After netting 40 goals as a junior, Mitchell continued her torrid pace with an effort that included a "natural hat trick" with three straight goals in the first period during the run that staked Fairfield to the lead. Jillian Winwood added four goals for the Stags to tie her personal best, also tallying a "natural hat trick" with three in a row early in the second half. Meaghan Graham also racked up four points by distributing a career- high four assists.
 
Scouting UConn
Following up on an 8-9 campaign with a 4-5 Big East record, UConn has been picked third in the first-ever American Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Huskies had three players tabbed as Preseason All-AAC, including unanimous selection Sydney Watson. The sophomore attacker scored 25 goals and added 15 assists for 40 points in her freshman season to go along with a program single-season record 83 draw controls. Senior Caitlin Leary (37g, 5a) and junior Olivia Miles (24g, 5a) joined Watson on the Preseason All-AAC Team. The Huskies look for this trio to fill the void created by the graduation of Grace Nolan, who racked up 102 points for UConn in 2018 on her way to Third Team All-America honors. Junior Grace Beshlian is back in goal for the Huskies this season after starting 17 games for the club last year.

The Huskies began 2019 with an 18-6 loss at #15 Syracuse this past Friday. UConn got two goals apiece from Caitlin Leary and Abby Vetsch, while Beshlian made five saves as the starter in the cage.

All-Time Series
UConn has had the better of the all-time series with a 12-4 lead on the Stags. The series, however, has been defined by its close games as seven of the outings have been decided by two goals or fewer. Last spring was no exception as the Huskies survived a four-goal outing from Diana DeVita to hang on to a 13-12 win in Storrs.

Up Next
The Stags resume the non-conference slate next Wednesday, Feb. 20 for a 3 p.m. clash at Columbia. Action returns to Rafferty Stadium next Saturday, Feb. 23 when Hofstra comes to town for a 1 p.m. tilt. The Pride, who are 0-1 on the season following a 15-10 loss at #21 USC, will visit Bucknell and host Wagner before next weekend's game.