The Fairfield University women's soccer team began Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play on Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y., and came away with 2-1 win over host Canisius College.  The Stags improve to 5-5-1 on the year, and 1-0-0 in the MAAC, while the Griffs fall to 3-6-1 overall and 0-1-0- in league play.

Fairfield controlled the tempo for a majority of the game, despite being out shot 13-8 for the contest.  In the first half the Stags had four corner kick chances and were called for eight off sides, as the teams played scorelessly to the intermission.

Nicole Cavallaro broke the stalemate at 51:35, netting her second goal of the season.  She deposited a long pass from Brett Maron, the keepers' first assist of the year.  Cavallaro and Janna Breitenwischer both had assists on the insurance goal, feeding Casey Frobey for a goal at 66:33.

The Griffs cut the lead in half at 77:32 on a goal by Amanda Janosky.

Maron was solid in her primary role for the Stags as she made five saves in picking up the victory.  Four of the saves came in the second half of play.  Her Griff counterpart Daniella Pettinari made two saves, while allowing the two Stag goals.

Fairfield ended up being called offside on 10 occasions in the game.  The Stags did hold a 6-2 advantage in corner kick chances on the night, while committing more fouls, 18-10, than the host.

The Stags will return to action on Sunday at noon, taking on Niagara University, to complete their swing through Western New York.