Join Hearst Connecticut Media Group Fairfield beat writer Bill Paxton live from the MassMutual Center in Springfield as the Stags play Iona in the MAAC semifinals at 2 p.m. Then stick around and follow tweets from around the league as Loyola takes on Siena in the second semifinal at 4:30. MAAC tournament semifinals

Here are some leftover quotes from players and coaches after Fairfield beat Rider 65-63 on Saturday afternoon at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass: From Fairfield coach Sydney Johnson On beating Rider: “I’m thrilled to be along side these guys and be a part of a really gutsy win. We’ve had a few of them  Read More

Join Hearst Connecticut Media Group Fairfield beat writer William S. Paxton for a live chat during fourth-seeded Fairfield’s MAAC quarterfinal game against fifth-seeded Rider. Then stick around and follow tweets from around the tournament and commentary from Hearst reporters and editors. After the Stags and Broncs, it’s top-seeded Iona against eighth-seeded Marist at 4:30; second-seeded  Read More

This week’s Sit Down with Sydney was held at Garden Catering (they make great chicken nuggets) on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Among the topics I covered with Fairfield coach Sydney Johnson: a heavy dose of Derek Needham’s injury and moving on without him, the MAAC Tournament, Desmond Wade and the backcourt’s roles without Needham.

Swapped texts with Fairfield coach Sydney Johnson after Sunday’s loss to Rider. He said an update on Needham’s status will come Monday. The MAAC has a media session slated for noon to announced the all-conference men’s and women’s team. Johnson is scheduled to talk on the conference call and I also will meet with him  Read More

First off, I hope to have an update on Derek Needham’s status later today. The junior guard injured his left foot in the first half of Friday’s 77-72 loss to Iona and never returned. He spent the second half in street clothes after returning from the locker room on crutches. One team source said after  Read More