FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Freshman Courtland Schumacher earned the Northeast Conference (NEC) Co-Rookie of the Week award after scoring a goal in the Stags' 2-1 win over La Salle University last Friday. The play represented the forward/midfielder's first collegiate goal as well as the first points since joining the program.

Schumacher spotted her teammates the early lead when she recovered her own rebound off a saved shot and pushed the ball back toward goal, beating the goalkeeper from close range. She came into the game as a reserve and took two shots, both of which were on goal. She has appeared in all four games this season and became the eighth Stag to score a goal this season. Schumacher joins Lucie Vincent and Catherine Fitzgerald to comprise the program's three freshman goal scorers this year.

The Fairfield University field hockey team, under Head Coach Jackie Kane, has won three of its first four games including a 2-1 record on the road so far. The Stags will continue their road trip this weekend when they travel to Yale University on Friday night before wrapping it up with a match at Colgate University on Sunday afternoon. Fairfield has outscored the opposition by an 11-4 count this year which is highlighted by their 7-1 advantage in scoring over the last two games.