BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless defensive pressure and explosive three-point shooting, the Fairfield Stags secured a decisive 79-60 victory over the New Haven Chargers in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena.

Fairfield improved to 4-1 on the season, while New Haven fell to 2-4.

The Stags set the tone early, using a 14-2 run midway through the first quarter to build a commanding 23-12 lead after the opening period. While the Chargers battled to stay within striking distance, cutting the deficit to 10 points on several occasions, Fairfield’s efficiency from beyond the arc and its ability to capitalize on turnovers proved too much to overcome.

Fairfield shot an impressive 14 for 31 from three-point range, a 45.2 percent success rate, and converted 22 points off of 26 New Haven turnovers. The Stags also showcased remarkable precision at the free-throw line, making 13 of 14 attempts.

New Haven struggled with Fairfield’s defensive intensity throughout the contest, committing those 26 turnovers while only forcing 12 from the Stags. The Chargers were more effective inside, outscoring Fairfield 30-24 in the paint and grabbing 11 offensive rebounds, but could not match the home team’s offensive firepower.

Kaety L’Amoreaux led all scorers for Fairfield, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meghan Andersen added 15 points, and Janelle Brown chipped in 14 points, two assists and two steals, consistently disrupting New Haven’s offensive flow.

For the Chargers, Addisen Sulikowski of Saco, Maine, provided a bright spot with a team-high 18 points, including four three-pointers. Aniya McDonald-Perry recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Lindsay Hogan of Bayville, New York, contributed 11 points and five rebounds.

After Fairfield took a 41-24 lead into halftime, New Haven mounted its most significant challenge in the third quarter, outscoring the Stags 18-13. A three-pointer from Sulikowski and a layup from McDonald-Perry brought the Chargers within 10 points late in the period.

However, Fairfield extinguished the rally with a 25-point fourth quarter, shooting 9 for 13 from the field and making all five of its free-throw attempts to pull away for the 19-point victory.

The game was played before an announced crowd of 3,021.

Fairfield next travels to face Iowa on Sunday. New Haven will look to rebound on the road at Siena on Tuesday.