LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Interstat) — Kaety L’Amoreaux scored 25 points and dished out six assists to lead Fairfield to a decisive 84-58 victory over Rider in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Friday night at Alumni Gymnasium.

The Stags, winning their third straight, improved to 7-3 overall. The Broncs fell to 2-8.

Fairfield seized control with a dominant second-quarter performance, outscoring Rider 29-13 to turn a narrow 14-13 deficit after one period into a commanding 42-27 halftime lead. The Stags’ offensive eruption was fueled by a 16-4 run over a five-minute span in the quarter, a stretch that effectively decided the contest.

L’Amoreaux, a 5-foot-6 guard from Endwell, New York, was the catalyst throughout. She scored 10 of her points during the pivotal second-quarter surge, which included a personal 5-0 run capped by a steal and a transition layup. She also contributed a blocked shot during the period as Fairfield’s defense forced a series of Rider turnovers and shot-clock violations.

Meghan Andersen provided crucial support for the Stags, adding 18 points, two assists and two blocks. The 6-1 forward from Wantagh, New York, was instrumental in the first-half run, hitting a 3-pointer and converting a pair of free throws. Christina Pham and Cyanne Coe each chipped in eight points for Fairfield.

Rider was led by Kristina Ekofo Yomane of Brussels, Belgium, who finished with 12 points and four assists. Aliya McIver of White Plains, New York, scored a team-high 13 points, while Aina Perez Mesquida of Manacor, Spain, added 10.

The game began as a tight affair, with five lead changes in the opening quarter. Rider held a 14-13 edge after the first 10 minutes, but Fairfield’s defensive intensity ramped up significantly to start the second. The Stags forced three Broncs turnovers in the first 90 seconds, sparking the game-changing run.

After L’Amoreaux’s layup gave Fairfield a 27-22 lead, the Stags closed the first half on a 15-5 sprint. Sydni Scott hit a 3-pointer in the final minute, and L’Amoreaux beat the halftime buzzer with another driving layup to send Fairfield into the break with a 15-point advantage.

Rider never threatened in the second half. The Broncs cut the deficit to 13 points early in the third quarter, but a 3-pointer from Fairfield’s Alli Campbell and a transition layup from Coe quickly pushed the lead back to 18. The Stags led 62-43 after three quarters and maintained at least a 20-point cushion for much of the final period.

Fairfield’s offensive balance was evident as 10 different players scored. The Stags also shared the ball effectively, recording 18 assists on their 32 made field goals.

The game drew an attendance of 312.

Fairfield, which entered the game with a 98.8% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, will look to continue its momentum at home against Merrimack on Sunday. Rider travels to face Sacred Heart, also on Sunday.

The victory extends Fairfield’s recent strong form, following wins over Maine and Richmond. Rider has now lost four of its last five games.