SACRED HEART PIONEERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sacred Heart basketball operates from the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, Connecticut, where Coach Anthony Latina directs a 16-player roster competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Pioneers finished their season with a 12-16 overall record, though their home performance (7-5) significantly outpaced their road struggles (5-11), underscoring the advantage of playing in familiar territory. Within conference play, Sacred Heart posted an 8-9 mark that reflects competitive parity in the MAAC, a league known for balanced mid-major competition.
Offensively, the Pioneers averaged 76.3 points per game while allowing opponents 77.4, indicating contests decided by thin margins in a defensive-minded conference. Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University's athletic program has grown substantially since its establishment, with basketball establishing itself as a fixture within the MAAC's landscape. Latina's squad demonstrated defensive competence relative to scoring output, suggesting an emphasis on grind-it-out basketball rather than high-tempo offensive systems, a common approach for mid-major programs seeking consistency in conference tournaments.
KEY FACTS
| School | Sacred Heart University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Fairfield, Connecticut |
| Venue | William H. Pitt Center |
| Head Coach | Anthony Latina |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffin Barrouk | G |
| 10 | Taj Bryant | G |
| 3 | Mekhi Conner | G |
| 6 | Yann Farell | F |
| 23 | Lucius Gibson-Savadel | F |
| 5 | Dashon Gittens | G |
| 0 | Mooda Gittens | G |
| 13 | Fallou Gueye | G |
| 7 | Anquan Hill | F |
| 8 | Jeremiah Jacobs | G |
| 21 | Kevin Pikiell | G |
| 2 | Nyle Ralph-Beyer | G |
| 55 | Malik Sheppard | G |
| 4 | Jaden Slaughter | G |
| 33 | Alex Woodring | F |
| 11 | Abdou Yadd | F |
SEASON RECORD
14-19
Overall
8-5
Home
6-14
Away
10-12
Conference
75.2 PPG / 76.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Merchant Marine Mariners | W 103-46 |
| Nov 8 | Duquesne Dukes | L 80-92 |
| Nov 12 | Villanova Wildcats | L 60-94 |
| Nov 15 | Queens University Royals | L 64-81 |
| Nov 22 | Holy Cross Crusaders | W 79-66 |
| Nov 25 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | L 106-108 |
| Nov 29 | Penn State Nittany Lions | L 59-90 |
| Dec 4 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | W 87-80 |
| Dec 7 | Iona Gaels | L 69-81 |
| Dec 13 | NJIT Highlanders | W 65-49 |
| Dec 16 | UMass Lowell River Hawks | L 82-87 |
| Dec 19 | Dartmouth Big Green | W 85-63 |
| Dec 22 | Towson Tigers | L 47-72 |
| Dec 29 | Merrimack Warriors | L 72-80 |
| Jan 2 | Niagara Purple Eagles | L 61-64 |
| Jan 4 | Canisius Golden Griffins | L 78-82 |
| Jan 10 | Marist Red Foxes | L 72-76 |
| Jan 11 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 60-70 |
| Jan 15 | Siena Saints | W 86-80 |
| Jan 19 | Rider Broncs | W 105-85 |
| Jan 23 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 69-66 |
| Jan 24 | Niagara Purple Eagles | W 71-70 |
| Jan 31 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | W 98-91 |
| Feb 1 | Merrimack Warriors | L 58-75 |
| Feb 6 | Fairfield Stags | L 87-92 |
| Feb 7 | Manhattan Jaspers | L 68-80 |
| Feb 14 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | W 78-71 |
| Feb 15 | Rider Broncs | W 86-75 |
| Feb 21 | Fairfield Stags | L 68-78 |
| Feb 22 | Marist Red Foxes | L 63-65 |
| Feb 28 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | W 77-69 |
| Mar 5 | Iona Gaels | W 91-80 |
| Mar 6 | Merrimack Warriors | L 48-70 |
ANALYTICS
-1.4
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
50.0%
SOS
#312
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2200
99.9
Adj O
111.5
Adj D
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Connecticut Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Sacred Heart Men's Basketball compete in?
- Sacred Heart Pioneers Men's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Sacred Heart play men's basketball home games?
- Sacred Heart Men's Basketball plays home games at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT.
- Who is the head coach of Sacred Heart Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Sacred Heart Pioneers Men's Basketball is Anthony Latina.
- When was Sacred Heart Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Sacred Heart Men's Basketball is not currently available.