Ella Pisani led the Fairfield University Women's Soccer team to their first victory of the season, scoring twice鈥攊ncluding the decisive goal in the 84th minute鈥攁gainst UMass Lowell. The Stags demonstrated resilience by equalizing twice before securing the 3-2 win. Head Coach David Barrett praised the team's character in overcoming deficits and expressed excitement about their upcoming home games.

By the Numbers
  • The Stags out-shot UMass Lowell 27-9, including 10-5 in shots on target.
  • Pisani led the game with seven shots, four on target, and two goals.
Yes, But

The match highlighted both the strengths and areas for improvement in the Stags' defensive play, needing to maintain leads after scoring to avoid comebacks from opponents.

State of Play
  • The Stags are now 1-0-0 for the season following their comeback victory.
  • The team will soon open their home schedule against Boston University on Thursday night.
What's Next

The Stags are poised to build on their momentum in their upcoming match, focusing on maintaining consistency and building their home field advantage.

Bottom Line

Fairfield's first win signifies a critical turnaround in their season, emphasizing the importance of tenacity and teamwork as they progress through the competitive schedule ahead.