Fairfield pulled off what can fairly be described as an upset, beating Iona 41-20 in Liberty Conference D1 play.
Iona played well early on and led 20-17 despite struggling to get much possession. But their discipline and patience wore thing in the second half.
In the second period Fairfield scored 24 unanswered points led by flyhalf Danny Enright’s kicking and scrumhalf Colin Brady’s rhythm running the attack. The Stags would kick the ball deep and then pressure with their aggressive defense and powerful scrum.
"Fairfield was big and athletic," said Iona Head Coach Paul Burke. "They counter-attacked many times from their own end. While hopeful that our play from late in the first half would continue, it didn't come to pass. We were bogged down again with sloppy play and fielding deep kicks all of the second half."
That counter-attacking came from fullback Chris Giunta, who had been moved from outside center and the move has worked wonders. His kicking from the tee was also crucual.
