Fairfield?s Kelsey Carey Named College Sports Madness MAAC Player of the Week

Kelsey Carey-s 19 points and energy off the bench helped spark the Stags to a season opening 62-59 victory over La Salle, and now Carey has been recognized. Carey has been named the College Sports Madness MAAC Player of the Week after leading the Stags in points in their first game of the season, and shooting 9-for-14 from the floor. ?Kelsey is a competitor and that rubs off on her teammates,? Head Coach Joe Frager said. ?It-s nice that she has received this recognition.? Carey-s 19-point performance was the most by a Stag in a season opening game since Shireyll Moore netted 20 points to kick off the 2008-09 campaign. Carey was subbed into the game midway through the first quarter and immediately made her impact felt. She scored eight-straight points for the Stags, which extended the Fairfield lead to 11-2, a lead they would never relinquish. Carey netted 14 first half points, just one point fewer than the entire La Salle team. ?I thought Kelsey had a very strong game,? Coach Frager said. ?She provided a big spark in the first half and brought great energy throughout the game.? Carey and the Stags will look to move to 2-0 for the ninth time in program history and the fifth time in the last seven years when they travel to face former MAAC rival Loyola (Md.), for a Wednesday night game. Tip-off is at 7pm. Tickets can be found at http://www.ticketmaster.com/loyola-greyhounds-womens-basketball-vs-fairfield-baltimore-maryland-11-18-2015/event/15004F4DD04F59FA?artistid=843600&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7