Sacred Heart

The Sacred Heart Pioneers represent the spirit and determination of Connecticut at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Since their founding, these red and white warriors have developed one of college athletics’ most dynamic and competitive programs, competing across 32 varsity sports in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and beyond. The Pioneers have blazed a trail of championship excellence, highlighted by their 2001 FCS football national championship and the 1986 NCAA Division II men’s basketball national title. Their baseball program stands out with four Northeast Conference tournament championships, tying for the most in conference history, while the men’s golf team captured three consecutive NEC crowns in 2008, 2009, and 2011. The fencing program dominated with five straight Northeast Conference titles between 2010 and 2014. Additionally, their women’s hockey team proudly won the inaugural New England Women’s Hockey Alliance tournament in 2018. Sacred Heart student-athletes compete in premier venues like Campus Field, where football champions are made, and the William H. Pitt Center, a hub for basketball excellence and spirited competition. With nearly 800 scholar-athletes across all teams and visionary athletic leaders such as Bobby Valentine, the Pioneers exemplify academic rigor paired with relentless championship determination. When the Pioneers take the field, Fairfield erupts with pride, and a legacy of championships and pioneering spirit continues to grow.