Fairfield University Women鈥檚 Lacrosse secured a convincing 12-4 victory against Mount St. Mary鈥檚 in a critical matchup of MAAC unbeaten teams. Kelly Haggerty shined with a hat trick, marking her 100th career goal, contributing to Fairfield's 6-0 league record and 11-3 overall. The win positions the Stags alongside Niagara as the last two unbeaten teams in the MAAC, while Mount St. Mary鈥檚 falls to 9-5, with a 5-1 conference record. Notably, the Mount, averaging 16 goals in MAAC play, struggled against Fairfield鈥檚 defense, reaching a season low of four goals.

By the Numbers
  • Fairfield's 12 goals mark their largest margin of victory this season.
  • Kelly Haggerty is the 18th Stag to reach 100 career goals.
  • Mount St. Mary's scored only 4 goals, their lowest this season.
State of Play
  • Fairfield stands undefeated in the MAAC at 6-0, while Mount drops to 5-1.
  • The Stags will face Quinnipiac next, aiming to solidify their conference standing.
What's Next

Fairfield will continue their pursuit of a perfect MAAC season with upcoming games against Quinnipiac and Marist, which could further impact their standings and playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

This impressive win highlights Fairfield's defensive strength and offensive depth, crucial for their aspirations in the MAAC tournament. Haggerty's milestone adds to the team's momentum as they prepare for upcoming challenges.