FAIRFIELD, CT –  Despite outshooting Fairfield 15-8 and earning 10 more attacking corners, the 25th-ranked Monmouth University field hockey had its six-game win streak snapped as it fell to Fairfield, 3-1, Friday afternoon at University Field. 

The Stags broke the ice in the 14th minute and converted again five minutes later to take a 2-0 lead into the break.  Fairfield added to their lead in the 61st minute off a penalty corner before Mallory Kusakavitch tipped in a shot off a corner with 3:06 left for the Hawks' lone score.

Senior goalkeeper Christen Piersanti made three saves in over 64 minutes of play.

NOTES & QUOTES
"Fairfield's effort and execution won them the game today.  Hopefully we can recognize our errors and correct them as we face another tough road test on Sunday at Hofstra." – Head Coach Carli Figlio

- Monmouth slips to 8-3 on the year and 1-1 in MAAC play.
- The Hawks had their seven-game MAAC winning streak snapped.

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- Mallory Kusakavitch notched her fifth goal of the season to increase her career-high total.
- Julie Laszlo increased her point streak to eight games with an assist.
- Four of the Hawks' shots reached cage as Stags' goalkeeper Caitlin Gilligan made three saves and received help from the post.
- Laszlo finished with a team-high six shots, while Kusakavitch and Rachel Konowal each contributed three.
- Monmouth earned double-digit corner opportunities for the fourth time this season with 12. 
 
NEXT UP
The Hawks return to action on Sunday, October 8th for a 1 p.m. non-conference game at Hofstra.