FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Women's Lacrosse concludes the regular season on Saturday with a visit from Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) foe Canisius. Opening draw on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium is slated for noon, with Senior Day ceremonies to begin at approximately 11:45 a.m.
 
On the heels of an eight-game winning streak, the Stags clinched the MAAC Regular Season Championship with Wednesday's 17-12 win over Iona. Fairfield will be the top seed and host for the 2019 MAAC Championship on May 2-4 at Rafferty Stadium.
 
The Stags enter their regular-season finale with a record of 12-3 overall and 7-0 in the MAAC. Fairfield has gone unbeaten through the MAAC schedule on nine occasions, though all of those occurrences were in the era of a six-game conference slate.
 
Senior Day
Prior to Saturday's game, Fairfield will honor its five-member senior class: Kathleen Hulseman, Taylor Mitchell, Bridget Weill and co-captains Megan Beach and Erin Mammele. The Class of 2019 has been a part of 46 victories to date, including a 24-7 MAAC record and highlighted by winning the 2018 MAAC Championship and back-to-back MAAC Regular Season Championships in 2018 and 2019.
 
Free Admission
Admission is free for all fans for all Fairfield Women's Lacrosse regular season home games this season.
 
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 (Canisius). Tailgating activities are prohibited in all other academic and residential parking lots and in the Kelley Center parking garage.
 
Consistent with the Athletic Department Policy, alcohol is NOT permitted inside Rafferty Stadium. The athletic department strongly discourages the consumption of alcohol at tailgate events while in the presence of student athletes, both pregame and postgame and regardless of age. In accordance with Connecticut State Law, there shall be NO UNDERAGE DRINKING. Tailgate lots will be monitored by security and policies will be enforced.

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
 
Scouting Canisius
Canisius comes to Rafferty Stadium vying for the sixth playoff spot in the MAAC Championship, owning a record of 2-13 overall and 2-5 in the MAAC. While the Griffs are not in a true "win and in" situation, a victory would greatly improve their odds of extending their campaign into the postseason.
 
Jourdan Roemer heads Canisius offensively with 55 points, leading the club with 38 goals and 17 assists. Marissa Malvaso adds 39 points and Bryar Cummings has tallied 28.

Three goalkeepers have shared starting duties in 2019, led by Lauren Gilbert with 466 minutes in the cage. She holds a .404 save percentage and 15.19 goals-against average. Shannon Maroney has played 386:42 en route to a .367 save percentage and a 16.29, with Ellen Newton adding a .265 save percentage and 23.61 GAA in 63:32 of action.
 
Two wins over Canisius last year, including the 2018 MAAC Championship Game, extended the Stags' lead in the all-time series to 16-12. The Griffs have won the last three meetings in Fairfield, with the Stags last topping Canisius on their home field in 2011.
 
On the Air
Saturday's game will be broadcast by the Stags Sports Network on Facebook Live with J.J. Duke calling the action. Fans can like and follow Fairfield University Athletics on Facebook to get a notification every time the Stags Sports Network goes live.
 
Up Next
More information regarding the 2019 MAAC Championship will be available at FairfieldStags.com as it is finalized by the conference office. The Stags will learn their opponent for the Semifinal round at the conclusion of First Round action on Saturday, April 27.