Fairfield Women's Basketball Clinches Third Straight MAAC Title

Stags punch ticket to NCAA Tournament with 51-44 win over Quinnipiac

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Fairfield women's basketball team secured its third consecutive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship with a 51-44 victory over Quinnipiac on Monday. Despite off nights from their top scorers, Jillian Huerter and Cyanne Coe stepped up to lead the Stags to their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance, four of which have come in the last five years.

Why it matters

Fairfield's consistent success in the MAAC tournament underscores the program's stability and competitiveness within the conference. Earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament is a significant achievement that will allow the Stags to compete on the national stage.

The details

Fairfield's two leading scorers, Kaety L'Amoraeux and Meghan Andersen, struggled with their shooting in the MAAC championship game. However, Jillian Huerter scored 16 points and Cyanne Coe added 15 to propel the Stags to victory over Quinnipiac. This marks Fairfield's eighth NCAA Tournament appearance, with four of those coming in the last five years.

  • Fairfield won the MAAC championship on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • The Stags will be making their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance.

The players

Jillian Huerter

A key contributor for Fairfield, scoring 16 points in the MAAC championship game.

Cyanne Coe

Also stepped up for Fairfield, scoring 15 points in the MAAC title game.

Kaety L'Amoraeux

One of Fairfield's leading scorers who struggled with her shooting in the championship game.

Meghan Andersen

Another top scorer for Fairfield who had an off night in the MAAC final.

Fairfield Stags

The women's basketball team at Fairfield University, which has now earned its third straight MAAC championship and NCAA Tournament berth.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Fairfield's consistent success in the MAAC tournament, earning its third straight conference championship and NCAA Tournament berth, demonstrates the program's stability and competitiveness within the league. The Stags will look to continue their strong play on the national stage in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.