SACRED HEART PIONEERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Sacred Heart University fields a 15-player women's basketball roster competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference within NCAA Division I. Coach Jessica Mannetti oversees a program that finished with a 12-13 overall record, including a 10-6 conference mark that positions the Pioneers in a competitive mid-tier standing within MAAC. Playing home games at the William H. Pitt Center, Sacred Heart maintained a stronger home record of 7-5 compared to a 5-8 road performance.

The Pioneers averaged 58.3 points per game while allowing 62.0 from opponents this season, reflecting a defensive unit that remains competitive despite slight scoring disadvantages in road contests. With a conference record hovering near .625 winning percentage, Sacred Heart demonstrates depth across its roster suitable for tournament contention within the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference framework. The winter season schedule tests the program's resilience during the demanding conference slate typical of Division I basketball competition.

KEY FACTS

SchoolSacred Heart University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationFairfield, Connecticut
VenueWilliam H. Pitt Center
Head CoachJessica Mannetti

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
44Dianne Crespo LopezG
4Nalyce DudleyF
5Grace JohnG
24Sierra JohnsonG
10Emma KirbyC
14Esther KursiteC
7Laisha LazuG
2Sophie NascimentoG
0Montana NicksG
9Missy NukuG
23Faith PappasG
20Kristen PhelanG
3Taaliyah PorterG
30Jordanna SchreckerG
33Amelia WoodG

SEASON RECORD

13-18

Overall

8-7

Home

5-11

Away

11-11

Conference

56.9 PPG / 61.4 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4NJIT HighlandersL 51-64
Nov 9Iowa State CyclonesL 34-99
Nov 14Central Connecticut Blue DevilsW 74-64
Nov 19Georgetown HoyasL 44-77
Nov 22Northeastern HuskiesL 60-68
Nov 26Mercy MavericksW 58-46
Dec 3UAlbany Great DanesL 57-60
Dec 6Coppin State EaglesL 49-52
Dec 14Vermont CatamountsL 46-63
Dec 19Iona GaelsW 64-58
Dec 21Rider BroncsW 61-59
Dec 29Marist Red FoxesL 55-57
Jan 1Niagara Purple EaglesW 84-53
Jan 3Canisius Golden GriffinsW 77-61
Jan 10Quinnipiac BobcatsL 49-65
Jan 14Siena SaintsW 70-58
Jan 17Rider BroncsL 54-64
Jan 19Marist Red FoxesW 56-54
Jan 22Canisius Golden GriffinsW 76-55
Jan 24Niagara Purple EaglesW 70-65
Jan 30Manhattan JaspersW 52-50
Jan 31Fairfield StagsL 43-60
Feb 6Merrimack WarriorsL 47-69
Feb 7Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 63-68
Feb 14Saint Peter's PeacocksW 63-61
Feb 20Merrimack WarriorsL 57-62
Feb 21Quinnipiac BobcatsL 39-55
Feb 27Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 61-66
Mar 1Fairfield StagsL 50-67
Mar 5Saint Peter's PeacocksW 47-34
Mar 6Fairfield StagsL 53-69

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Sacred Heart Women's Basketball compete in?
Sacred Heart Pioneers Women's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Sacred Heart play women's basketball home games?
Sacred Heart Women's Basketball plays home games at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT.
Who is the head coach of Sacred Heart Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Sacred Heart Pioneers Women's Basketball is Jessica Mannetti.
When was Sacred Heart Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Sacred Heart Women's Basketball is not currently available.