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University Information
Location
Fairfield, Conn.
Founded
1942
Enrollment
3,300
President
Jeffrey von Arx, S.J.
Athletic Director
Eugene P. Doris
Affiliation
NCAA Division I
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
Colors
Red
Nickname
Stags
Home Court
Alumni Hall
Capacity
2,479
Team Information
Head Coach
Alija Pittenger (Michigan ’01)
Fairfield/Career Record (Yrs.)
72-55 (4)
Assistant Coach
Sarah Grella (Providence ’02)
MAAC Regular Season Championships 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,
2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
MAAC Tournament Championships 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
NCAA Tournament Appearances
5
2011 Overall Record
20-10
2011 MAAC Record
16-2
2011 MAAC Regular Season Finish
Second
20110 MAAC Postseason
Lost in finals to Niagara, 3-1
Letterwinners Returning/Lost
10/5
Starters Returning/Lost
3+libero/3
Athletic Communications
Associate AD
Jack Jones
Assistant AD
Chris O’Connor
Assistant AD/Volleyball Contact
Kelly McCarthy
Graduate Assistant
Sarah Minice
McCarthy Office Phone
203-254-4000, ext. 2877
McCarthy Cell Phone
203-395-3858
McCarthy E-mail
kmccarthy@fairfield.edu
Sports Information Fax
203-254-4117
Websites
FairfieldStags.com
Fairfield.edu
Table of Contents
Page 1
Quick Facts/Media Information
Page 2
Head Coach Alija Pittenger
Page 3
Assistant Coach Sarah Grella/Coaching Records
Page 4
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Pages 5-13
Meet The Stags
Page 14
2012 Roster
Pages 15-17
2012 Season Outlook
Page 18
2012 Schedule and Tournament Information
Pages 19-22
2011 Season in Review
Pages 23-32
History and Records
Page 24
Individual Match and Season Records
Pages 25
Individual Career Records
Page 26
Team Records
Page 27
All-Time Roster
Pages 28-29
Awards and Honors
Pages 30-31
All-Time Results vs. Opponents
Page 32
NCAA Tournament Appearances
Pages 33-
48
This is Fairfield
Media Information
The 2012 Fairfield University Volleyball Digital Publication was pre-
pared to assist the media in its coverage of Fairfield Volleyball.
Requests for interviews, photographs, or additional information should
be directed to the Sports Information Office. Interviews with coaches,
student-athletes, and administrators will not be granted unless
arranged by Sports Information in advance.
Internet Access: Wireless internet is available within Alumni Hall and
the pressboxes at Lessing Field and Alumni Field. Ethernet access is
also available at these locations on a first-come, first-served basis
.
Wireless internet access is also available at Alumni Diamond.
Game Day Coverage: Media interested in covering Fairfield’s home
athletics events should contact Sports Information to secure press box
seating and credentials when necessary. For most contests, stats
sheets are available postgame while LiveStats are available through-
out the game by visiting
FairfieldStags.com
.
Parking: Parking is available at the Walsh Athletic Center and Alumni
Hall on a first-come, first-served basis
.
2012 Fairfield University Volleyball Digital Publication
Credits: The 2012 Fairfield University Volleyball Digital Publication is a publication of the Sports Information and Volleyball offices. Written and Edited by Kelly
McCarthy, Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Communications and Publications. Layout and design by Kelly McCarthy. Photography by Stockton Photo, Inc.,
Double N Photography, and Russ McCreven. Special thanks to Head Coach Alija Pittenger, and the Fairfield University Division of Marketing Communications.