Nov. 7, 2002

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The men's basketball team will begin the exhibition portion of its 2002-03 schedule with a game against the Connecticut Stars BBC All-Star team. The Stags will battle the former collegiates at Alumni Hall on November 9, beginning at 7:30 PM. The Stars BBC All-Star team includes former Stag standout Troy Bradford.

Fairfield will play its second and final exhibition game on Friday, November 15 at Alumni Hall. The Stags will battle the Upstate New York AAU All-Stars, a team coached by Mickey Walker. The tip-off will also be at 7:30 pm.

The Red and White begin their 2002-03 schedule against Harvard University on November 22 at the Arena at Harbor Yard. Game time is 9:00 pm, following the women's basketball game against Penn State University. Tickets for all Fairfield University basketball games are available at the Arena box office and by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com or www.fairfieldstags.com.