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The Quinnipiac Bobcats joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) in the 2013-14 season and wasted no time establishing their dominance, winning three tournament championships and all five regular-season titles. Entering the 2018-19 season, Quinnipiac was once again tapped to win the conference, receiving 10-of-11 first place votes in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
The Bobcats made an impressive run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season as a No. 9 seed, defeating No. 8 Miami in the first round before falling to No. 1 overall seed UConn.
Teams in the MAAC
Here are the teams in the MAAC conference listed with their records, according to the 2017-18 standings:
1. Quinnipiac Bobcats, 18-0 (28-6)
2. Marist Red Foxes, 14-4 (20-14)
3. Siena Saints, 11-7 (17-14)
4. Fairfield Stags, 10-8 (13-17)
5. Rider Broncs, 10-8 (14-17)
6. Niagara Purple Eagles, 9-9 (13-18)
7. Manhattan Jaspers, 9-9 (13-18)
8. Canisius Golden Griffins, 8-10 (10-20)
9. Monmouth Hawks, 7-11 (10-21)
10. Iona Gaels, 2-16 (2-28)
11. Saint Peter’s Peahens, 1-17 (4-26)
Biggest storylines of the 2018-19 season
Quinnipiac Bobcats look to repeat undefeated campaign
Defending-champion Quinnipiac University will host Fairfield University at the People’s United Center on Thursday, Jan. 3 to kick off conference play. The Bobcats have won 25 straight conference matches dating back to February 3, 2017, when they lost to the Fairfield Stags. While the Stags have recorded 11 straight winning seasons in conference play, the Bobcats went on a MAAC-record 18-0 run in conference play last season.
Quinnipiac boasts a talented roster that features seniors Aryn McClure and Jen Fay, both Preseason All-MAAC First Team selections. McClure was also named Preseason Player of the Year. Coming off a strong last season, Paula Strautmane was selected to the All-MAAC Second Team and rounds out the veteran-heavy squad heading into the 2018-19 season.
Game information
Season openers
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Manhattan Jaspers
When: Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Draddy Gymnasium, Riverdale, NY
How to follow: Live stats
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Drexel Dragons
When: Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia
How to follow: Live stats
Notable contest
Fairfield Stags vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats
When: Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Peoples United Center, Hamden, CT
How to follow: Live stats
Why you should watch: Senior Aryn McClure will be one to watch this season. With the veteran play of redshirt senior Jen Fay and McClure, the Bobcats will look to repeat their flawless 2017-2018 season with this first game in MAAC play.
Conference website: www.maacsports.com