Every game in the MAAC is big, but Sunday's win over Saint Peter's was huge. A win keeps Fairfield in third place, while a loss would have dropped them to sixth. The Stags responded with a win after overcoming a early deficit to take a double digit lead.
-The Stags' main problem, their shooting, was never an issue in this game. Baendu Lowenthal, Meka Werts, and Sabra Wrice all had big game, with 18,18, and 19 respectively. They have all had big games before, but never in the same game.
-Not only did they score points, but they did it shooting a high percentage. Too many times it seems like Fairfield's leading scorers shoot 4 of 12 for the night. This time the trio shot 73.1 percent combined from the field.
-The Stags still had some ball handling problems. Megan Caskin had six of the teams 22 turnovers. Caskin has improved at the point, but she can look great one night and off the next.
-The only other major knock on the Stags' win was their second half defense. They allowed Saint Peter's to shoot 50 percent from the field in the second half, and while the game may have seemingly been out of reach, I still remember Duke's comeback against Maryland a few years ago. Down by 10 with 1:00 remaining, in Cole Field House, Duke stormed back on Jay Williams three's and won it in OT. A game is never out of reach.
-Chris Simmons
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