RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Kelly Horning recorded two goals and two assists to eclipse the 100-point mark for her career as Fairfield University Women's Lacrosse defeated host Manhattan, 13-10, to begin a weekend home-and-home series with the Jaspers. Diana DeVita and Meaghan Graham each netted a hat trick for the Stags in the MAAC road victory.
 
With the win, Fairfield improves to 4-0 overall and in MAAC play this spring, while Manhattan falls to 0-3. The two teams will meet again this Sunday, March 21 on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium at 3 p.m.
 
Horning's four points run her total to 101 for her career and a team-leading 14 on the season. She is also the Stags' top goal scorer with 10 goals on the year. The MAAC leader in ground balls and caused turnovers, Horning also continue her stellar work in those areas with two apiece. The senior midfielder added three draw controls to her statline.
 
Graham added two assists to her hat trick to round out a team-best five points on the day.
 
Fairfield also got two goals from Nicollette LaVista, and one apiece scored by Elizabeth Rowe, Brooke Lennon and Maggie Fort. Rowe also distributed an assist, and the Stags got a helper from the crosse of Madeline Dent.
 
An unexpected offensive playmaker for the Stags was senior defender Maggie Reynolds, who dished out two assists in transition. Reynolds also filled her usual role fortifying the Fairfield back line with three caused turnovers and two ground balls.
 
A shared effort in the cage saw Olivia Conquest get the start and make five saves in the first half to earn the win. Phoebe Proctor spelled Conquest after the intermission and turned away nine shots.
 
Manhattan was led by a hat trick from Alaina Burgess and two goals apiece by Camella Liscio and Jillian Reiner. Ashley Gambardella started in the cage and made two saves. Jessica Hise took over in goal for the second half.
 
Sunday's rematch at Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium is slated for a 3 p.m. opening draw live on ESPN+.