Oct. 27, 2007
Final Stats
Fairfield fought off a match point in the fifth game, winning three straight points after trailing 14-13, to hand visiting Siena its first MAAC loss of the season. The Stags also took over first place in the league by a half a game with the victory.
The two teams have met in the last two MAAC Championships with Siena winning both times. The Saints swept the Stags in three games back in September in Loudonville. It was Siena's third loss in six days, following a streak of 16 straight wins.
Lauren Hughes led all players with 20 kills for Fairfield. Kelly Oliver had 19 and Katie Mann added 18.
Nadiege Honore led the Saints with 19 kills. Aubrey Bobo contributed 18 and Burgandy McCurty had 16.
The two teams battled back-and-forth through two ultra competitive first games. Fairfield won the first game 34-32 and Siena took the second 38-36. The Stags broke free for a 30-14 win game three, but Siena responded with a 30-26 win in the fourth game.
Fairfield led 13-11 in the decisive fifth game before Siena rallied to take a 14-13 lead. The Stags regained the lead, 15-14, following consecutive attack errors by Siena.
Siena setter April London had a match-high 57 assists and added 14 digs. She also killed eight of her 14 attacks.
The Saints will look to rebound from their mini slump Sunday at home against Manhattan. The 2 p.m. match will be televised on Time Warner in the Capital Region and on the world-wide-web.
