FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Athletics and Sport & Story today announced the debut of an all-access special spotlighting Fairfield University Women's Basketball. The 30-minute special will premiere on ESPNU during the 2025-26 basketball season, giving fans a unique, behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation's top mid-major programs.

"The opportunity for the Fairfield Women's Basketball program to be highlighted on ESPNU is a byproduct of the consistent success we've built over the past two seasons and is a direct reflection on our commitment to be one of the best programs in the country." said Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis. "We look forward to showing a national audience how unique our women's basketball program is while also highlighting the incredible people here and the trajectory Fairfield University is on."

The show will capture the individuals and culture that make Fairfield Women's Basketball special — from Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis' relationship-based leadership style, to the team's distinctive style of play that has energized the Stags' rise to national prominence, to the stories of student-athletes excelling in academics and athletics at one of the nation's leading Jesuit Catholic institutions.

"Fairfield Women's Basketball has earned its place on the national stage and we are grateful to Sport and Story and ESPNU for the opportunity to share their compelling journey to such a wide audience," said Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann. "The people and process that drive their success have captivated our campus, our community, and our alumni. They embody and foster the very best of our university mission, our department culture, and the essence of what it means to be Stags. Their achievements mirror the exceptional progression of our institution and align with our shared vision for Stags Women's basketball to be an elite program."

Sport & Story, whose college basketball storytelling experience includes projects with some of the nation's leading programs, including Baylor, Villanova, Auburn, and Arkansas, will produce the special, capturing authentic, behind-the-scenes stories from both on and off the court.

"This project is about celebrating the heart of Fairfield Women's Basketball," said Victor Vitarelli, President of Sport & Story, "From the student-athletes to the coaches to the campus community, it's a chance to showcase the people and culture that fuel this program. I am excited to bring the spotlight to such a deserving program."

ABOUT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a private Jesuit Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield proudly sponsors student-athletes across 20 teams (9 men's and 11 women's) with most competing in Division 1's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The Stags' have an outstanding history of excellence, capturing 80 conference tournament championships, 102 regular season conference titles, and winning back to back MAAC Commissioner's Cups in 2024 and 2025 along with four straight cup wins for women's sports. Fairfield Athletics is committed to the total human development of its student-athletes.

ABOUT SPORT & STORY
Sport & Story is a leading provider of content production services, producing award-winning storytelling content that offers unparalleled access to teams, both on and off the field. With a portfolio that includes subscription platforms, podcasts, email newsletters, and other content production services for esteemed institutions and collaborations with prominent media outlets, Sport & Story is committed to fueling fan engagement in sports. To learn more about Sport & Story visit sportandstory.com