The Fairfield University women's lacrosse team earned its second win in as many outings, defeating St. Mary's (CA) 15-5 Wednesday afternoon at Saint Mary's Field.  The win improves the Stags to 2-1 on the year, while the Gaels fall to 0-3.

The Stags defense was stellar in the contest, not allowing a goal until early in the second half.  Lauren Chatnik finished with five saves for the Stags, to pick up the win.  The Stags recorded 20 caused turnovers in the game, with five coming from Kristen Coleman.

Coleman jumpstarted the Stags offense as well, with the team's first three goals, after the squads played a scoreless eight minutes to start the game.  She netted her first at the 21:57 mark and had her third hat trick in three games, with goals at 19:16 and 18:59.

Rebecca White was the next Stag to tally a goal, for the 4-0 lead, and was followed by Erin Rigby, Kylee Martin and Kate Reardon, for a 7-0 halftime advantage.  The run continued in the beginning of the second half as Abbey Goodwin netted a goal, and Rigby put home her second, for the 9-0 lead, with 28:36 to play.

Saint Mary's would finally get on the board at the 26:31 mark of the second half, but the Stags would answer each tally from the host, to finish the game on a 6-4 run.  Cristin Lucena scored, and was followed by back-to-back goals by Kim Fuchs.  Amy Kelleher netted the Stags 13^th goal, with 6:18 to play, and Nina Tedeschi gave the Stags a 14-3 lead at the 5:28 mark.  Bare wrapped up the Stags offensive effort with a tally with 44 seconds left in the game.

Rigby finished the game with three points, including her two goals, and a ground ball.  White also had three points, with two assists, as well as two caused turnovers.  Fuchs finished with two goals, while Kelleher had a goal and an assist, as well as three ground balls.  Coleman led the team with four points, five caused turnovers and three draw controls.

Fairfield out shot Saint Mary's 42-14 in the game, while also holding a 29-24 advantage in ground balls.  The Stags committed six fewer turnovers, 38-32, and won 14 of 22 draws in the contest.

The Stags are back in action on Wednesday, March 15 as they play their home opener, hosting Boston College.