FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A short turnaround from Saturday's comeback win over Quinnipiac puts Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse back on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium to host LIU on Tuesday, March at 7 p.m. The Stags are 3-1 on the young season, while LIU is 0-4 in its first season back in the Division I ranks.
 
A win on Tuesday would mark Fairfield's best five-game start since the 2012 team opened its campaign at 7-0. The 2012 squad was also the last Fairfield team to win its first four home games, which the 2020 Stags would match with a victory over the Sharks.
 
Tickets
Tickets for Tuesday's game are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX. Admission is free for current Fairfield students, faculty and staff for all regular season home games in all sports (with a StagCard).
 
Promotions
Fairfield Socks Giveaway: The first 200 fans in attendance will receive custom Fairfield socks
 
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night: All Fairfield University faculty and staff receive an extra free general admission ticket (in addition to their own) by presenting their StagCard on gameday. Faculty and staff will also be eligible to win exclusive raffle and giveaway items throughout the game.

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 (LIU). Tailgating activities are prohibited in all other academic and residential parking lots and in the Kelley Center parking garage. Fans are reminded that academic activities may still be in progress at Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep when they arrive to campus on gameday.
 
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
 
On the Air
Tuesday's game will be broadcast by the Stags Sports Network on Facebook Live with J.J. Duke on the call. The action will also be simulcast on the Lax Sports Network.
 
In a new partnership with the Stags Sports Network, every Fairfield Men's and Women's Lacrosse home game this season is slated to air live on the Lax Sports Network.
 
Last Time Out
Faced with an 11-6 halftime deficit on Saturday afternoon, Fairfield outscored visiting Quinnipiac, 13-4, in the second half to surge to a 19-15 victory. Dylan Beckwith led the attack with seven points, and Taylor Strough potted five goals for the Stags.
 
Reigning CAA Rookie of the Week Bryce Ford continued the strong start to his collegiate career with a career-high four points consisting of two goals and two assists. Travis Ford also had a four-point day with two goals and two assists.
 
In the cage, James Corasaniti made 14 saves, highlighted by six stops in the fourth quarter as the Stags surged ahead for good. The defense in front of him was highlighted by two caused turnovers and three ground balls for George Elmquist. The man-down unit ceded only one goal on four opportunities for Quinnipiac, including two saves for Corasaniti, a caused turnover for Tymon and a Dean Ford ground ball while a Stag was serving out a penalty.

Scouting LIU
LIU is 0-4 in its return to Division I with losses to Siena, Wagner, St. John's and Hofstra. The former LIU Post Pioneers went 11-5 in 2019 with a 5-1 record in the Division II East Coast Conference.
 
Will Snelders leads the Sharks' attack with 14 points comprised of six goals and a team-high eight assists. Richie LaCalandra and Alex Russell have both matched Snelders' six-goal output through four games this spring. Snelders and Russell were both tabbed as All-ECC First Team in 2019.

Emerson Tyler (16-47) and Ryan Blume (13-38) have shared primary faceoff duties for the Sharks, who are winning draws at a .336 rate as a unit. Blume has also scored three goals splitting time at the X and on defense.


Will Mark has been in the cage for all 241:43 of the Sharks' season. He owns a .500 save percentage (54 saves, 54 goals) and a 13.40 goals-against average.
 
LIU was previously a Division I squad (as C.W. Post) from 1982-92 before returning to the Division II ranks and winning three national titles (1996, 2009, 2010).

Up Next
After Tuesday's contest, the Stags will play consecutive road games for the first time in 2020. Fairfield first travels to Harvard to meet the Crimson on Saturday at 3 p.m. and will also visit Siena before returning home to Rafferty Stadium to host Providence on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m.