Quinnipiac Women’s Lacrosse to Battle In-State Rival Fairfield in MAAC Showdown
An upcoming in-state rivalry is set as the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team prepares to face Fairfield following a recent victory. Both teams enter the match on the back of wins, with Quinnipiac triumphing over Rider and Fairfield staging a comeback against Mount St. Mary's.
By the Numbers- Quinnipiac: 2-9 record, 1-4 in MAAC
- Fairfield: 11-1 record, 5-0 in MAAC, ranked No. 23 nationally
Fairfield has historically dominated the series against Quinnipiac, winning all 15 matchups dating back to 2010.
State of Play- Quinnipiac's defense ranks in the top 16 nationally for caused turnovers per game, averaging 10.00.
- Melissa Murphy excels in causing turnovers, ranking fifth in the MAAC with 1.91 turnovers per game.
The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team faces the challenge of breaking Fairfield's winning streak in the series as they look to secure a victory in the upcoming match.
Bottom LineAs Quinnipiac prepares to battle Fairfield, the team's focus on defense and key players' performance will be crucial in their pursuit of a favorable outcome in the rivalry match.
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