Fairfield University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Frager has signed a contract extension through the 2017-18 season. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Eugene P. Doris on Wednesday.

"Under Joe’s leadership over the last six seasons, the Fairfield women’s basketball program has continued to succeed, reaching the national postseason and bringing the WNIT to campus," Doris said. "His commitment and devotion to the legacy of Stags women’s basketball has been unwavering. In addition to athletics excellence, Joe has incorporated the values of academics, leadership, and service into the program. This contract extension rewards his successes and reaffirms the commitment of Fairfield University to Joe, his family, and the program."

In his six seasons at the helm of Fairfield, Frager has led the Stags to 119 victories with three 20-win seasons. Fairfield has reached the national postseason in three of the last four campaigns, including a 2012 WNIT appearance at Alumni Hall, and two Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) appearances. Last season, Fairfield went 18-14 overall and advanced to the quarterfinals of the WBI after defeating St. Francis University, 71-51, at Alumni Hall. In addition, his student-athletes have earned 15 All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) selections and five All-Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association recognitions during his tenure.

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