Fairfield Falls 18-11 At Yale

Fairfield Sports Information

The Fairfield University men's lacrosse team dropped an 18-11 non-conference decision to host Yale University on Saturday night at Reese Stadium in New Haven, Conn.  The Stags fall to 6-4 on the year, while the Bulldogs improve to 5-5.

After the Bulldogs struck first in the third quarter, to take a 10-6 lead, the Stags scored back-to-back tallied, getting back within two at 10-8 with 8:00 to play.  Yale would score the next eight goals of the game, holding the Stags scoreless for 15:34 of action, and taking an 18-8 lead.

Brent Adams ended the Stags scoreless streak with an unassisted goal with 7:26 to play.  He then assisted on the next two goals, feeding Chris Trombino with 6:39 to play and John Snellman with 5:28 left in the game.

Charlie Cipriano took the loss, allowing six goals in the first 17:17 of the game.  Tommy Kralovenec saw his first collegiate action, making nine saves, against 12 goals, in minding the net for the final 42:43.

Steve Golmont contested all of the Stags face-offs, winning 16-33.  Fairfield held a 34-32 ground ball advantage, and out shot Yale 43-40.  The Bulldogs committed 22 turnovers as compared to the Stags 18.  Both teams were 3-7 in man-up chances on the night.

The Stags end their current three-game road trip at Loyola on March 18, in a key ECAC Lacrosse League contest.