April 21, 2002

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - Fairfield raced to an early lead and never looked back as the Stags beat the Siena women's lacrosse team 17-4 Sunday afternoon.

Fairfield (9-5/6-0 MAAC) led 10-0 at the half but the Saints (0-12/0-5 MAAC) scored all four of their goals early in the second half to stay competitive. Fairfield outshot Siena 30-10 and collected 33 ground balls to Siena's 20.

11 different Fairfield players scored, led by Lauren Uhr and Tracey Schaefer who each notched hat tricks. Jessica Conahan added a goal and three assists.

The Saints offense was powered by Gina Purpura (Massapequa, N.Y./Massapequa) who scored twice. Stephanie Petruccelli (Massapequa, N.Y./Massapequa) and Colleen Crowley (Gansevoort, N.Y./Saratoga) each notched goals as well. Diana Bernstein (Floral Park, N.Y./Sacred Heart) had a strong day as well with two draw controls and a team-high three caused turnovers.

Siena visits Central Connecticut on Tuesday before closing the season against Manhattan at home Friday.

Fairfield 10 7 17

Siena 0 4 4

Scoring:

Fairfield-Jessica Conahan (1G, 3A), Tracey Schaefer (3G, 1A), Lauren Uhr (3G), Jessica Golden (2G, 1A), Megan Uhr (2G, 1A), Megan Cunningham (1G, 2A), Megan Main (1G), Caitlin Perry (1G), Maura Coffey (1G), Anne Gormley (1A), Maureen Miller (1G), Christine Keaveny (1G)

Siena-Gina Purpura (2G), Stephanie Petruccelli (1G), Colleen Crowley (1G), Dana Sherrer (1A)

Goalies:

Fairfield-Monica Janowitz (30 min., 2 SV, 0 GA), Kathleen Crane (30 min., 7 SV, 4 GA)

Siena-Mary-Elizabeth Dupelle (60 min., 3 SV, 17 GA)

Shots: Fairfield-30, Siena-10

Ground Balls: Fairfield-33, Siena-20

Draw Controls: Fairfield-12, Siena-5