FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Merrimack College women's volleyball team fell to the Fairfield Stags, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon. 

The Warriors took the opening set before the Stags rattled off the next three for a 23-25, 25-12, 25-23, 25-22 verdict.

Merrimack sophomore opposite hitter Jocelyn Hammerstrand was the go-to option for the Warriors as she finished with 12 kills. Junior outside hitter Mckenna Shotwell also had a noteworthy performance with nine kills and a career-high seven service aces. Junior outside hitter Maiella Blandin set a new career-high with eight kills and four blocks.

Following eight consecutive road games, the Warriors return home where they'll host Marist on Friday night and Siena on Saturday afternoon.