Preview: Fairfield Stags at Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers EMMITSBURG, Md. (Interstat) — The surging Fairfield Stags, boasting one of the nation’s top records, face the up-and-down Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball matchup Thursday at Knott Arena. Fairfield (20-4) enters on a dominant run, winning nine of its last ten games. The Stags are coming off a commanding 82-46 victory over Iona on Saturday, showcasing a balanced attack. In that win, Cyanne Coe scored 16 points, Kaety L’Amoreaux added 15 points and seven assists, and Meghan Andersen contributed 14 points. Coe, a key player to watch for the Stags, has been consistently productive. Over her last ten games, she has averaged a solid all-around line, including a 15-point, six-rebound performance in a win at Sacred Heart and a standout 13-point, 11-rebound, four-assist effort against Siena. Mount Saint Mary’s (12-12) seeks consistency but is fresh off a resilient 68-63 overtime road win at Sacred Heart on Saturday. Amber Bullard powered that victory with a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Alana Powell poured in a career-high 28 points. Bullard is the focal point for the Mountaineers. She has recorded double-digit scoring in seven of her last ten contests, including a 19-point outing against Saint Peter’s and a 15-point game versus Canisius. Her ability to score inside and rebound will be critical against a deep Fairfield squad. The Stags’ offense has been explosive, averaging over 75 points per game during their recent stretch, which includes a 109-point outburst against Marist. Mount Saint Mary’s will counter with a defense that has shown flashes, holding opponents under 65 points in three of its last five wins. This contest pits Fairfield’s high-powered, efficient attack against a Mountaineers team capable of pulling an upset, especially at home. The outcome may hinge on whether Mount Saint Mary’s can contain Fairfield’s multifaceted scoring and if Bullard can match Coe’s impact. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Thursday. Fairfield visits Quinnipiac on Saturday, while Mount Saint Mary’s travels to Niagara on Feb. 19.