Key matchups
Oklahoma State Attack
vs.
Fairfield Defense
The Cowgirls boast the No. 1 ranked offense in the country while Fairfield has the 15th ranked defense in the nation. The Stags are anchored by seniors Robyn Decker and Caroline Downey. Also, in the back is freshman Alyssa Decker. Manning the goal is freshman Kelly Boudreau, who ranks tenth in the nation in save percentage and 19th in goals against average. Fairfield allows 0.605 goals per game while Oklahoma State scores an average of 3.48 goals per game.
Edge: Oklahoma State
Fairfield Attack
vs.
Oklahoma State Defense
Oklahoma State allows an average of 0.825 goals per game while Fairfield scores an average of 1.82 goals per game. The Stags boast tremendous speed up front and Ahna Johnson ’09 has been on a hot streak, scoring 10 points in the last three games. However, Fairfield has had several games where it just couldn’t seem to find the back of the net.
Edge: Even
Intangibles
Oklahoma State has to fly from Stillwater, Okla. to play at Rutgers while Fairfield will make the hour-long drive. Fairfield wants to establish itself as a legitimate program and a NCAA Tournament win would go a long way toward that goal.
Edge: Fairfield
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