<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://fairfieldstags.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Fairfield University Athletics</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/rss.aspx?path=mbball</link><description>Latest news items for Fairfield University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://fairfieldstags.com/rss?path=mbball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Stags to Host Vermont, Travel to Bryant for Inaugural America East-Metro Basketball Challenge</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-stags-to-host-vermont-travel-to-bryant-for-inaugural-america-east-metro-basketball-challenge.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-stags-to-host-vermont-travel-to-bryant-for-inaugural-america-east-metro-basketball-challenge.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Declan Wucherpfennig dunk vs Marist" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/7/1O4A3009.jpeg" /><br /><br />EDISON, N.J. – Fairfield University Men's Basketball will play two games as a part of the inaugural America East-Metro Basketball Challenge, which was unveiled on Monday, June 1 in a joint announcement by the conference offices. The Stags will host Vermont on Thursday, Nov. 5 in their home opener at Leo D. Mahoney Arena and then travel to take on Bryant in Rhode Island on Sunday, Nov. 8.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/1O4A3009.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/1O4A3009.jpeg"><media:title>Declan Wucherpfennig dunk vs Marist</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/7/1O4A3009.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18610</s:story_id></item><item><title>Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Announces Rebrand to “The Metro Conference”</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/28/general-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-announces-rebrand-to-the-metro-conference.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Metro Conference reveal" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png"><media:title>Metro Conference reveal</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/28/FFD_WEB.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18608</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fairfield Athletics Wins Third Consecutive MAAC Commissioner’s Cup, Fifth Straight Women’s Commissioner’s Cup</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/26/general-fairfield-athletics-wins-third-consecutive-maac-commissioners-cup-fifth-straight-womens-commissioners-cup.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/26/general-fairfield-athletics-wins-third-consecutive-maac-commissioners-cup-fifth-straight-womens-commissioners-cup.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lucas at Mahoney Arena" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><br /><br />EDISON, N.J. – For the third consecutive season, Fairfield University Athletics has won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Richard J. Ensor, Esq. Commissioner's Cup. The Stags also claimed the MAAC Commissioner's Cup for Women's Sports for the fifth straight academic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg"><media:title>Lucas at Mahoney Arena</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18606</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fairfield Basketball Signs All-State Guard Cole Edelen to Join Incoming Class of 2030</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-fairfield-basketball-signs-all-state-guard-cole-edelen-to-join-incoming-class-of-2030.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-basketball-fairfield-basketball-signs-all-state-guard-cole-edelen-to-join-incoming-class-of-2030.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cole Edelen signed graphic" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/20/edelen-signed.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Head Coach Chris Casey has announced the signing of Cole Edelen as a part of the Fairfield University Basketball Class of 2030. Edelen was a 2,000-point scorer at Ballard High School in Louisville, fueled by more than 400 career three-pointers.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/edelen-signed.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/edelen-signed.jpg"><media:title>Cole Edelen signed graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/20/edelen-signed.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18598</s:story_id></item><item><title>Open Court with Head Coach Chris Casey: Onward (with guest Tyler Nelson)</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-basketball-open-court-with-head-coach-chris-casey-onward-with-guest-tyler-nelson.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-basketball-open-court-with-head-coach-chris-casey-onward-with-guest-tyler-nelson.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Open Court Casey 2025-26" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/2/Casey_16x9.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/Casey_16x9.png" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/Casey_16x9.png"><media:title>Open Court Casey 2025-26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/2/Casey_16x9.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:39:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18579</s:story_id></item><item><title>2025-26 Fairfield Athletics Awards</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/30/general-2025-26-fairfield-athletics-awards.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/30/general-2025-26-fairfield-athletics-awards.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Rowing, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2025-26 Awards Night" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png"><media:title>2025-26 Awards Night</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Untitled_design.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18546</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fairfield Adds Versatile Wing Marko Radunovic</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-basketball-fairfield-adds-versatile-wing-marko-radunovi.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-basketball-fairfield-adds-versatile-wing-marko-radunovi.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marko Radunovic signed" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Website-Committed.jpeg" /><br /><br />FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Men's Basketball has signed Marko Radunovic to join the Stags for the 2026-27, as announced by Head Coach Chris Casey. Radunovic most recently played his first season of college basketball at Boston College.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Website-Committed.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Website-Committed.jpeg"><media:title>Marko Radunovic signed</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Website-Committed.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18542</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stags Bolster Talented Frontcourt with Signing of Qadir Martin</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-stags-bolster-talented-frontcourt-with-signing-of-qadir-martin.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-stags-bolster-talented-frontcourt-with-signing-of-qadir-martin.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Qadir Martin signed" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/qadir-martin-signed.jpg" /><br /><br />FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Men's Basketball Head Coach Chris Casey has announced the signing of Qadir Martin to join the Stags for the 2026-27 season. Martin comes to Fairfield from Mercyhurst University with two seasons of eligibility remaining.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/qadir-martin-signed.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/qadir-martin-signed.jpg"><media:title>Qadir Martin signed</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/qadir-martin-signed.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:20:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18514</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sparks and Benjamin Named to All-Met Third Team</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-sparks-and-benjamin-named-to-all-met-third-team.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-sparks-and-benjamin-named-to-all-met-third-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Braden Sparks vs Siena jumper" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/1O4A0688.jpg" /><br /><br />NEW YORK – Braden Sparks and Brandon Benjamin of Fairfield University Men's Basketball have been named to the All-Met Third Team, which was announced on Wednesday morning by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. The duo helped lead the Stags to 21 wins and a berth in the MAAC Championship Semifinals this past season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/1O4A0688.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/1O4A0688.jpg"><media:title>Braden Sparks vs Siena jumper</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/1O4A0688.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18510</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fairfield Leads in Overall and Women’s MAAC Commissioner’s Cup Standings Following Winter Season</title><link>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/3/30/general-fairfield-leads-in-overall-and-womens-maac-commissioners-cup-standings-following-winter-season.aspx</link><guid>https://fairfieldstags.com/news/2026/3/30/general-fairfield-leads-in-overall-and-womens-maac-commissioners-cup-standings-following-winter-season.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Lucas at Mahoney Arena" src="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><br /><br />EDISON, N.J. – At the conclusion of the 2025-26 winter season, Fairfield University Athletics leads the Richard J. Ensor, Esq. MAAC Commissioner's Cup standings in both the overall and women's sports categories. The Stags are vying for their third consecutive MAAC Commissioner's Cup.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" /><media:content url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg"><media:title>Lucas at Mahoney Arena</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://fairfieldstags.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/2/1O4A6070.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18418</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>