Fairfield University Women's Basketball Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis has been named one of eight finalists for the Women鈥檚 Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division I National Coach of the Year. Under her leadership, the Stags achieved their third consecutive MAAC Championship and NCAA Tournament bid, while also securing a national ranking. Coach Carly expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the team's culture and community support. The Stags ended the season with a 28-5 record, marking significant milestones in their program's history.

By the Numbers
  • 28 wins with a 19-1 MAAC record this season.
  • 373 three-pointers made, the most in the nation and tied for 11th in Division I history.
  • .791 winning percentage over four seasons, ranking seventh among active Division I coaches.
State of Play
  • Fairfield Stags held a No. 25 ranking in the AP Top-25 poll late in the season.
  • Team ranked in the top-20 nationally for assists per game (17.3) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.32).
What's Next

With Carly Thibault-DuDonis as the driving force, Fairfield aims to build upon their recent success as they enter next season with high expectations, strengthened by their program's growth and national recognition.

Bottom Line

Fairfield's achievements under Coach Carly not only highlight her coaching precision but also underscore the program's potential for future excellence in women's basketball.