BRISTOL — Visiting Fair Haven got off to a fast start on Friday and defeated the Mount Abraham girls’ basketball team, 38-29, in the season opener for both teams.

The Slaters, coming off four consecutive trips to the D-II finals, outscored the Eagles 16-5 in the opening quarter and led at the half, 27-13.

Brittney Love (13 points) and Sabelle Cole (six) led a balanced Fair Haven attack.

Abby Reen scored 13 to lead the Eagles, and she and Eliza Bent each pulled down nine rebounds.

The Eagles’ Tuesday home game vs. Burr & Burton was postponed. They are set to play BBA on Thursday in Fair Haven at 5:30 p.m. in the Slaters’ annual tournament, and will have a rematch with the host Slaters at 7 p.m. on Saturday.