MONROE — A fast start propelled Fairfield past PCM’s girls basketball team on Tuesday night.
The Trojans dominated the glass and had a big advantage at the free-throw line during a 61-19 non-conference road victory.
Fairfield led 17-4 after one quarter and went into halftime with a 34-12 advantage.
Addison Steenhoek led the Mustangs with 10 points, two rebounds and three steals. Emily Foster chipped in four points and two rebounds.
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Riley Johannes grabbed four boards, Evelyn Burkett scored three points and Madie Reed and Elle Davis each pulled down three rebounds. Eliana Buswell had two boards.
The Mustangs (3-10) shot 22 percent from the floor, 3-of-9 from 3-point range and 2-of-6 from the line. They committed 27 turnovers.
Fairfield (6-4) got 21 points and five rebounds from Danielle Breen and Kelsey Pacha grabbed 13 rebounds. The Trojans were 15-of-23 from the line and out-rebounded PCM 43-18.