Men's Tennis Falls Short to Boston College

Fairfield Men’s Tennis team was just short of a three game winning streak, but fell to Boston College, 7-0, on Saturday. The loss is the first of the season for the Stags who now fall 2-1 while the Eagles advance to 3-5.

The Stags saw strong performances from senior Jonathan Fernando and freshman Ryan Berthod. While both lost in their doubles and singles match, the matches were all close.

Fairfield looks to continue its strong season with a win in the following weeks. They have their last indoor match on March 3 where they will face Monmouth in Stamford, Conn.

-Mary Therese Church

On the Court: Women's Tennis Wrap-Up

After coming off of two strong wins, the Stags lost their first match of the season, 5-2, on Saturday to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The loss brings Fairfield to 2-1 overall while NJIT advanced to 6-3.

The Stags struggled in their three sets of doubles, but had a comeback during the singles rounds. Both Lauren Bonanno ‘09 and Dana Postupack ’10 were victorious beating their opponents in only two sets.

The Stags continue to bare the weather, practicing indoors and hoping to regain their winning season. Fairfield is back in action on March 4 when they travel to play Albany in their final indoor match.

-Mary Therese Church

Diamond Notes

With about a week to go until opening day, the Stags are getting ready for some baseball action. After holding workouts in the early fall, Fairfield hit the gym for the winter. Hitters did indoor batting practice and pitchers and catchers practiced their routines.

Pitchers have thrown live the last three weeks. Thanks to the mild weather, the squad has already been outside about 10 tens. Players have done defensive and conditioning work on the turf.

Coach Slosar and I sat down recently to talk baseball and discuss his expectations for the upcoming season. Here are some of his key points:


Depth
-this year’s squad is balanced throughout
-predominately a junior/freshman team
-multiple starters and relievers expected to deliver quality outings
-guys who can run and guys who can hit for power

Offense
-new additions will add some pop to lineup

Defense
-Stags are known for solid defense, but with young squad, waiting to see how pans out
-pitchers expected to take pressure off defense, strike guys out, keep team in games

Goals for Early March Games
-get a look at a lot of new talent
-build off good competition at various positions
-play well

The Stags’ first game is March 3 at Delaware State. Once MAAC play starts in the spring, the Stags regularly play three games on weekends. Coach Slosar said he is confident in the team and is not worried about the schedule.

“With our preparation and conditioning, we expect to be prepared for it,” he said.

-Frank Romano

Spring Sports Look Ahead: Baseball

Don't let Fairfield's # 8 spot on this year's MAAC Preseason Poll fool you.

The 2007 Stags have a talented group of young ballplayers and a strong foundation of returning players.

There are 17 new players in total, and most are freshmen.

The program will look to build off this core of young talent in years to come.

The MAAC coaches also picked the Fairfield men's basketball team to finish toward the low end of the rankings -- ninth to be exact -- and look at where the Stags are now!

-Frank Romano