FAIRFIELD STAGS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Fairfield's basketball program operates out of 1,942-student Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, Connecticut, representing a university with 6,864 undergraduates established in 1942. Coach Chris Casey directs a 19-player roster competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference during winter season. The Stags have compiled a 16-11 overall record this season, including a strong 10-3 mark at home but struggling 6-8 away from campus, while maintaining an 8-8 conference record that leaves significant postseason implications intact.
Offensively, Fairfield averages 75.6 points per game while holding opponents to 72.9, a differential that reflects competitive balance typical of MAAC play. The team's home court advantage proves substantial—their 10-3 home record compared to 6-8 on the road suggests Leo D. Mahoney Arena provides meaningful support. Casey's squad must address road performance down the stretch, as their away struggles have constrained overall competitiveness despite outscoring opponents by nearly 3 points nightly at the defensive end.
KEY FACTS
| School | Fairfield University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Fairfield, Connecticut |
| Venue | Leo D. Mahoney Arena |
| Head Coach | Chris Casey |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Brandon Benjamin | F |
| 13 | Noah Best | G |
| 5 | Matt Curtis | G |
| 22 | Luke Davidson | G |
| 3 | Cam Estevez | G |
| 24 | Joe Ganton | G |
| 6 | Aidan May | G |
| 0 | Eric Mejia | G |
| 15 | Isaac Munkadi | F |
| 21 | Tanner Ostop | G |
| 11 | Halon Rawlins | G |
| 2 | Nasir Rodriguez | G |
| 25 | Michael Rogan | G |
| 33 | Peyton Smith | F |
| 4 | Braden Sparks | G |
| 1 | Deuce Turner | G |
| 8 | Tony Williams | G |
| 44 | Declan Wucherpfennig | G |
| 7 | Ryan Zan | F |
SEASON RECORD
21-13
Overall
13-4
Home
8-9
Away
13-10
Conference
74.4 PPG / 71.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Penn State Nittany Lions | L 68-76 |
| Nov 8 | NJIT Highlanders | W 74-53 |
| Nov 11 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 59-82 |
| Nov 15 | Stonehill Skyhawks | W 73-71 |
| Nov 16 | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | W 85-82 |
| Nov 22 | Le Moyne Dolphins | W 97-83 |
| Nov 27 | Columbia Lions | L 77-106 |
| Nov 30 | New Hampshire Wildcats | W 72-68 |
| Dec 6 | Manhattan Jaspers | L 66-70 |
| Dec 7 | Merrimack Warriors | L 63-74 |
| Dec 14 | Monmouth Hawks | W 73-65 |
| Dec 19 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | W 84-70 |
| Dec 23 | City College NY Beavers | W 121-58 |
| Dec 30 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | L 66-70 |
| Jan 2 | Canisius Golden Griffins | L 81-85 |
| Jan 4 | Niagara Purple Eagles | W 83-75 |
| Jan 10 | Rider Broncs | W 68-62 |
| Jan 15 | Manhattan Jaspers | W 98-62 |
| Jan 17 | Marist Red Foxes | L 67-82 |
| Jan 19 | Siena Saints | L 77-85 |
| Jan 23 | Niagara Purple Eagles | W 62-61 |
| Jan 25 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 61-55 |
| Jan 31 | Iona Gaels | W 71-70 |
| Feb 1 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 65-72 |
| Feb 6 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | W 92-87 |
| Feb 8 | Marist Red Foxes | W 63-60 |
| Feb 15 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | L 74-83 |
| Feb 21 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | W 78-68 |
| Feb 22 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | W 85-79 |
| Feb 28 | Siena Saints | W 72-58 |
| Mar 1 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | L 47-69 |
| Mar 6 | Manhattan Jaspers | W 71-60 |
| Mar 7 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | W 74-55 |
| Mar 9 | Siena Saints | L 61-76 |
ANALYTICS
+2.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
46.7%
SOS
#266
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2889
100.0
Adj O
108.2
Adj D
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Connecticut Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Fairfield Men's Basketball compete in?
- Fairfield Stags Men's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Fairfield play men's basketball home games?
- Fairfield Men's Basketball plays home games at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT.
- Who is the head coach of Fairfield Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Fairfield Stags Men's Basketball is Chris Casey.
- When was Fairfield Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Fairfield Men's Basketball is not currently available.