Fairfield Stags
- 6th in Metro2027 Schedule
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Fairfield has accepted the CAA’s invitation to join the league, per ESPN sources. They will be a full member effective July 1, 2027.
This means Fairfield will play one more season in the MAAC/Metro before joining the CAA for 2026-27.
Sources: The Coastal Athletic Association is in deep discussions with Fairfield University about joining the league. The CAA has extended an invitation for full membership to Fairfield. While the deal is not finalized, Fairfield is expected to depart the MAAC/Metro in the near future for the CAA.
This move would up the CAA to 14 full-time members.
Shoats, Doty help Siena cruise past Fairfield 76-61 in MAAC Tournament semifinal
— Justice Shoats had 26 points, Gavin Doty scored 25 and Siena beat Fairfield 76-61 on Sunday night in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal.
Fairfield defeats Manhattan 71-60 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament
— Braden Sparks had 17 points in Fairfield's 71-60 victory against Manhattan on Thursday in the opening round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament.
Deveaux scores 19 as Mount St. Mary's beats Fairfield 69-47
— Trey Deveaux scored 19 points as Mount St. Mary's beat Fairfield 69-47 on Sunday.
Sparks' 19 help Fairfield knock off Siena 72-58
— Braden Sparks scored 19 points as Fairfield beat Siena 72-58 on Friday night.
Metro Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 68.5 | - | 11 | 23 |
| Saint Peter's | 70.8 | 3.5 | 12 | 17 |
| Siena | 70.4 | 0.5 | 12 | 23 |
| Marist | 69.7 | 2.5 | 12 | 19 |
| Quinnipiac | 75.3 | 3 | 13 | 19 |
| Fairfield | 74.4 | 2 | 13 | 21 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 68.1 | 7 | 17 | 15 |
| Iona | 73.8 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| Sacred Heart | 75.2 | 8.5 | 19 | 14 |
| Manhattan | 74.0 | 10 | 20 | 12 |
| Canisius | 62.9 | 11.5 | 21 | 10 |
| Niagara | 63.9 | 13 | 22 | 8 |
| Rider | 63.4 | 16.5 | 25 | 4 |