Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis of Fairfield University Women's Basketball team has been honored with the Kay Yow National Coach of the Year award by CollegeInsider.com for leading the team to their most successful season in history. This award is presented annually to the Division I women's head basketball coach who embodies a winning spirit while displaying great character, on and off the court.

By the Numbers
  • 31 wins in a historic 31-2 campaign
  • Second-highest winning percentage in the nation
  • 20-0 league mark in the regular season
  • .361 opponent field goal percentage
  • 2,391 points scored on the season
  • 292 made 3-pointers, a program record
State of Play
  • Carly Thibault-DuDonis led the Stags to a program-record 31 wins and a conference-record 29 game winning streak
  • The team finished the season ranked fourth in the College Insider Mid-Major Poll
  • The Stags were also ranked No. 25 in the AP Top 25 poll and received votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll
What's Next

Carly Thibault-DuDonis will continue to lead the team and work towards sustaining their success in future seasons, aiming for further achievements and possibly additional national recognition.

Bottom Line

Carly Thibault-DuDonis' recognition as the Kay Yow National Coach of the Year is a testament to her exceptional leadership and the team's outstanding performance, marking a historic and successful season for Fairfield University Women's Basketball.