Stony Brook falls to Fairfield in opener
Stony Brook senior middie Robbie Campbell (10). (Feb. 1, 2012) Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Sam Snow scored two of his five goals during a key stretch in the third quarter as host Fairfield overcame a halftime deficit for a 13-10 non-conference victory over Stony Brook Saturday in the season opener for both men's lacrosse teams.
Robbie Campbell and Jeff Tundo each had two goals in the first half as Stony Brook took a 6-5 halftime lead.
But Fairfield came back quickly as Drew Federico sparked a 5-1 third quarter with an unassisted goal 37 seconds into the second half.
"I wasn't real happy with the team's performance today," coach Jim Nagle said after his Stony Brook debut. "We saw some good things today, but it's going to take some time, and the guys understand that. I like this team a lot and I'm excited going forward."
Stony Brook redshirt freshman Mike Rooney scored two of his three goals off feeds from Graham Adams in the fourth quarter to cut a four-goal deficit to 12-10 with 3:20 to go.
But Brent Adams came back with an unassisted score with 1:34 left to provide the final margin for Fairfield.
Adams and John Snellman each added three goals for Fairfield.
Russ Bonanno, Kyle Belton and Mike Andreassi each had a goal for Stony Brook.
Adams and Campbell had two assists each.
Sean Brady had 13 saves for the Seawolves, who play at No. 1 Virginia at noon Saturday.
