Fairfield University Hockey: A Program’s Past, Present, and Prospects
An in‑depth look at Fairfield University’s hockey legacy, its 2003 shutdown, and the hurdles facing a possible return to the ice.
Jun 16, 2026
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Inaugural America East‑Metro Basketball Challenge Set for November 2026
The America East and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will host a first‑ever basketball showcase spanning November 5‑8, 2026, with an additional men’s game on November 16. The partnership, separate from the Albany Cup series, features all nine America East programs and five Metro schools, highlighting new rivalries and the coaching debut of Dwayne Killings.
Jun 1, 2026
Mount St. Mary’s to Join Inaugural America East-Metro Basketball Challenge
Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team will compete in the first America East-Metro Basketball Challenge during the 2026-27 season, with games scheduled for November 5 and 8, 2026.
Jun 1, 2026
Rider University Claims 2026 MAAC Baseball Crown in Historic Sweep
Rider University captured its fifth Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Baseball Championship, defeating Fairfield University in a two‑game series that featured a dramatic comeback and a decisive shutout.
May 24, 2026
Marist Baseball Stars Earn MAAC All‑Championship Honors
AJ Brotz and Jack Sullivan were selected to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All‑Championship Team after leading Marist to key victories.
May 23, 2026
MAAC Baseball Championship Day 2: Rider, Fairfield Advance as Marist Stays Alive
Rider and Fairfield move into the winner's bracket while Marist rallies to a 13‑8 victory, keeping the tournament wide open.
May 22, 2026
Bill Currier Retires After 15 Years of Transforming Fairfield Baseball
After 15 seasons, Bill Currier steps down as Fairfield’s baseball coach, leaving behind a legacy of record‑setting wins, multiple conference titles, and a landmark 2021 tournament run that put the program on the national stage.
May 19, 2026
Jaspers Lead MAAC Honors with Dual Selections to All‑MAAC Second Team
Andreaus Lewis and Hunter Sute earn All‑MAAC Second Team honors after dominant seasons that helped the Manhattan Jaspers excel in the 2026 campaign.
May 19, 2026
Mount St. Mary’s Baseball Players Earn All-MAAC Honors
Four Mount St. Mary's baseball standouts were named to the All-MAAC teams, joining sixteen peers on the conference’s All-Academic squad, while the program finishes the season with a 22-26 record.
May 19, 2026
MAAC Announces 2026 Baseball All‑Academic Team
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference reveals its 2026 baseball All‑Academic squad, honoring 202 student‑athletes from 13 schools, with Fairfield leading the way.
May 19, 2026
MAAC Announces 2026 Baseball Award Winners and Championship Schedule
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference celebrated its top performers for the 2026 baseball season, naming Fairfield’s Matt Bucciero as Player of the Year and highlighting award winners and the upcoming championship at Heritage Financial Park.
May 19, 2026
MAAC Announces 2026 Baseball Postseason Awards Honoring Jaspers’ Standouts
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference recognized two Manhattan Jaspers for their exceptional 2026 performances, highlighting Lewis's historic batting streak and Sute's offensive firepower.
May 19, 2026
MAAC Unveils 2026 Baseball All-Academic Team Featuring 18 Manhattan University Scholars
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference recognized a record number of student-athletes for their classroom performance, with Manhattan University accounting for nearly half of the honorees.
May 19, 2026
Siena Baseball’s Nick Bergamotto Earns MAAC Honors as Team Hits Milestones
Senior second baseman Nick Bergamotto from Caldwell, New Jersey, was named to the Second Team All‑MAAC after a dominant final stretch that helped Siena Baseball achieve its first back‑to‑back 20‑win seasons in over a decade.
May 19, 2026
Former Abilene Christian Player Sanctioned in Sports Betting Scheme
A former Abilene Christian University men’s basketball player, Airion Simmons, has been permanently ruled ineligible after a federal indictment revealed a scheme to manipulate game outcomes for monetary gain.
May 17, 2026
Purple Eagles’ Season Ends in Wappingers Falls
Niagara University’s baseball squad saw their regular‑season finale slip away on a warm evening in Wappingers Falls, New York, as Mount St. Mary’s erupted for nine runs in the second inning, turning a 1‑0 lead into a 12‑5 defeat.
May 15, 2026
Kozar’s Walk-Off Single Seals 7-6 Victory for Niagara over Mount St. Mary’s
Niagara University baseball edged Mount St. Mary's 7-6 in a thrilling nine-inning game, highlighted by Rees Kozar's walk-off RBI single and a resilient performance from the Purple Eagles.
May 14, 2026
Scott Esposito Earns MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Week Honors
Redshirt sophomore Scott Esposito is recognized for his .980 fielding percentage, .327 batting average and Dean's List scholarship record.
May 13, 2026
TJ Robinson Commits to Longwood Lancers for 2026‑27 Season
Longwood University announced the signing of guard TJ Robinson, a standout from St. Peter's, as the program eyes a Big South championship run beginning November 2026.
May 12, 2026
Makuei Riek Commits to University of Evansville Basketball Program
Makuei Riek, a 6‑foot‑6 guard with a strong shooting record, has signed with the University of Evansville, citing the coaching staff and campus culture as key factors in his decision.
May 12, 2026
MAAC Weekly Baseball Honors Highlight Standout Performances Ahead of 2026 Championship
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced its weekly baseball award winners, recognizing Jack Andrews of Merrimack, Clayton Poliey of Rider, and Luke Lang of Iona, while outlining the details of the upcoming 2026 MAAC Baseball Championship at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, NY.
May 12, 2026