Thursday, January 11, 2007

A preview of the Fairfield vs. Siena game

When the Stags take the court tomorrow night against the Saints, be prepared for a fight to the finish.

Just because Siena has only two wins this season doesn't mean that it's not a contender.

Monday's loss to # 1 Iona made that clear.

I would have never expected the Saints to be competitive against a team as strong as the Gaels, let alone force them to double-overtime.

As Chris Simmons pointed out, the MAAC is very tight and packed with quality teams.

To win, Fairfield will need to continue to put together a winning lineup and get contributions from both its starters and its role players.

Look for Stephanie Geehan to have another big game down in the low post. While she may not generate as much offense as some of the other Stags, her rebounding and defensive skills are essential.

Fairfield will look to jump out on top early, as the Stags play well when they're down, but they play even better when they've got a lead from the start.

-Frank Romano

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