BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — Kaety L’Amoreaux scored 26 points to lead Fairfield to an 86-50 victory over Siena in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena. The Stags dominated from the start, building a 51-17 halftime lead. Fairfield forced turnovers that led to 26 points and outscored Siena 32-18 in the paint. Francesca Schiro led the Saints with 17 points. Fairfield improved to 15-3 overall, while Siena fell to 7-11. An announced crowd of 1,152 watched the game.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — The Fairfield Stags, one of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s premier teams, delivered a commanding performance from the opening tip, overwhelming the Siena Saints 86-50 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena. The contest was effectively decided in the first half as Fairfield unleashed a blistering offensive display paired with stifling defense. The Stags opened the game on a 23-7 run in the first quarter, fueled by early three-pointers from Kaety L’Amoreaux and Jillian Huerter. Siena, meanwhile, struggled profoundly, missing its first 11 shots from the field and committing a series of turnovers that Fairfield converted into easy points. The second quarter offered no respite for the visiting Saints. Fairfield expanded its lead with a 28-point period, taking a 51-17 advantage into halftime. The Stags’ defensive pressure was relentless, forcing Siena into 19 total turnovers for the game, which they translated into 26 points. Offensively, Fairfield’s ball movement and shooting were superior, finishing the afternoon 14 of 39 from three-point range while Siena failed to connect on any of its 11 attempts from beyond the arc. The most pivotal stretch of the game was undoubtedly the first 20 minutes, where Fairfield established a 34-point lead. Siena’s offensive woes were encapsulated in a first-half shooting performance of just 5 of 24 from the floor. The Saints’ 17 points at the break underscored the difficulty of generating any consistent offense against the structured and aggressive Fairfield defense. Kaety L’Amoreaux, a 5-foot-6 guard from Endwell, New York, led all scorers and was the game’s standout performer. She finished with 26 points in just 23 minutes, showcasing efficient scoring by knocking down three 3-pointers and going a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Her recent scoring surge continued, following performances of 24, 19, and 14 points in her last three outings. Fairfield received a balanced and dominant effort across the roster. Cyanne Coe, a 6-foot forward from Bolton, Canada, nearly recorded a double-double with 7 points and 11 rebounds to go with 4 assists and a block. Jillian Huerter added 12 points, while Christina Pham contributed 9 points off the bench. The Stags’ depth was evident as they outscored Siena 32-18 in the paint and tallied 9 steals and 4 blocks as a team. For Siena, Francesca Schiro provided the primary offensive resistance, scoring 17 points, with 15 of those coming from the free-throw line where the team shot 26 of 33. Valencia Fontenelle-Posson added 9 points and 8 rebounds. However, the Saints’ overall field goal percentage of 27.3% on 12-of-44 shooting proved insurmountable against a Fairfield team that operated at an offensive rating of 116.8 points per 100 possessions. With the victory, Fairfield improved to 15-3 overall and continued its strong start to MAAC play. The Stags entered the game as overwhelming favorites, with a projected win probability of over 98%, and lived up to that billing with a comprehensive performance. Siena fell to 7-11 on the season, unable to build on its win over Saint Peter’s from this past Saturday. An announced crowd of 1,152 watched as Fairfield maintained its firm grip on the game through the second half, never allowing the lead to dip below 30 points after halftime. The Stags’ third-quarter output of 21 points matched Siena’s highest-scoring quarter, which came in the fourth during extended garbage time. The schedule ahead sees Fairfield hitting the road for conference games at Niagara and Canisius later this week. Siena will look to regroup quickly before traveling to face Marist on Thursday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in a rematch at Siena on Feb. 21.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — A surging Fairfield women’s basketball team will look to continue its dominant run when it hosts Siena in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup Monday at Webster Bank Arena. The Stags (14-3, 6-0 MAAC) enter on a nine-game winning streak, having won each of those contests by double digits. Their average margin of victory during the streak is 26.2 points. Fairfield is coming off a 76-54 home win over Manhattan on Saturday. Forward Meghan Andersen has been a central figure in Fairfield’s success. The sophomore is averaging 18.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in MAAC play. She recorded a 30-point, 4-rebound performance in a 98-42 rout of Niagara on Jan. 3 and posted a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a win at Marist on Jan. 14. Siena (7-10, 4-2) snapped a three-game skid with a decisive 74-47 victory over Saint Peter’s on Saturday. The Saints have shown offensive firepower at times, scoring 94 points in a win at Iona on Jan. 3, but consistency has been an issue. Guard Nicole Melious leads the Saints, averaging 16.1 points per game in conference play. She scored 18 points with five assists in the win over Saint Peter’s and has scored in double figures in 12 consecutive games. Teammate Francesca Schiro added 20 points in Saturday’s victory. Fairfield won both meetings last season, including a 78-59 victory in the MAAC tournament quarterfinals. The Stags’ defense, which leads the conference, allowing just 54.2 points per game in MAAC play, will be tested by Siena’s backcourt. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip-off. Following this contest, Fairfield will travel to face Niagara on Thursday, while Siena will visit Marist on Jan. 22. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Loudonville, New York, on Feb. 21.