FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield University volleyball team – 2015 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Champions – will head to Austin, Texas to meet the host and third overall seed Texas Longhorns in the NCAA Championship First Round on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. ET. The Stags, who are currently 21-9 and riding a 12-match winning streak, are making their third trip to the NCAA postseason in the last four seasons.
The winner of the Fairfield/Texas matchup will challenge the winner of the meeting between Purdue and Southern Methodist for a spot in the 16-team NCAA Championship Regionals.
The state of Texas is home to Fairfield freshmen Sydney Williams and Chanel Cooper.
FairfieldStags.com will provide complete coverage of the Stags’ return to the national stage throughout the week.