The Fairfield University women’s golf team placed sixth at the season opening Towson Women’s Invitational, shooting a two-day team score of 663.  The Stags shot 333 on the first day, and bettered that with a 330 on Tuesday, at the par-70 Harbourtowne Golf Course.

The Stags were led by a 14th place finish from Kristen MacDonald.  The sophomore shot nine strokes better on Tuesday, carding a 76, for a two-day 161.  Christina DeStefano was next for the Stags, in 21st place, with back-to-back rounds of 82.

Caroline Hoey was also consistent between rounds one and two, with identical 84’s, for a 28th place finish, with a two-day 168.  Annie Sperandio was two strokes back of her teammate, in 30th place, with a 170, including a day-one round of 82.  Alicia Espositio rounded out the Stags effort with a two round 177, carding an 88 on Tuesday.

Fairfield will be back in action on Sept. 13-14 at the Dartmouth Women’s Invitational at Hanover Country Club in Hanover, N.H.