The Stags defeated Manhattan, 69-44, with more than 3,000 local kids in attendance.
The largest Leo D. Mahoney Arena crowd in the history of Fairfield Women’s Basketball was on hand on Thursday morning as the Stags hosted their annual Kids’ Day Out game. The boisterous crowd of 3,573 fans – including more than 3,000 local school children – witnessed Fairfield racing to a 69-44 victory over Manhattan to improve to 14-3 overall and 8-0 in the MAAC.
In addition to the game, the crowd was treated to a “Mascots vs. Teachers” halftime game featuring Lucas the Stag, Blaze from the Connecticut Sun, Storm from the Bridgeport Islanders, Dillon from the Hartford Athletic, and the Chick-fil-A cow.
“What an amazing atmosphere to play in front of 3,500 fans. I think we created some new Stags fans today,” said Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis. “I’m really proud of how our women carry themselves – to be an example and good role models for young boys and girls, to see them be great teammates and celebrate one another.”
Fairfield Women’s Basketball is the MAAC’s last remaining unbeaten team at 8-0. The Stags will travel to Merrimack this Saturday before returning to Mahoney Arena to host in-state conference rival Quinnipiac on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now at FairfieldStags.com/TIX.
