Fairfield senior forward Meghan Andersen earned a spot on the 20-player watch list for the 2027 Katrina McClain Award, which recognizes the nation’s top power forward. The honor adds to a preseason watch-list nod for Mid-Major Player of the Year and follows a standout junior season that cemented her as one of Fairfield’s leading scorers and 3-point threats.

By the Numbers
  • Andersen scored 532 points last season, second in her conference.
  • Her 88 made 3-pointers led the conference and ranked second in a single season in Fairfield history.
  • She scored a program-record 40 points against Marist.
  • She enters her senior season with 1,519 career points and 222 made 3-pointers.
Yes, But

The watch list is an early-stage recognition, not a finalist selection. It includes 20 players, and Andersen is one of only three mid-major post players named.

What's Next

Fan voting opens Oct. 30. The watch list is scheduled to narrow to 10 players in February and five in March, with the winner chosen by a committee of basketball professionals, coaches, media members and Hall of Famers.

Bottom Line

Andersen’s national recognition reflects a rare blend of scoring and perimeter shooting—and gives Fairfield a proven star to build around in her senior season.