George Bisacca To Be Honored At Fairfield University Men?s Basketball Pre-Season Game November 6

FAIRFIELD, Conn. ? The Fairfield University men-s basketball team will host its annual exhibition game with the University of Bridgeport this year, but there will be a couple twists to this season-s edition. In addition to giving area college basketball fans their first look at the Stags and the Purple Knights, the exhibition game will also pay tribute to former Fairfield University Men-s Basketball Coach George Bisacca. The event is scheduled for Friday, November 6 at Alumni Hall, a location change from its usual home at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. Game time is slated for 7 pm. This game will represent the 10th meeting between Bridgeport and Fairfield in this exhibition game series. ?It-s with great enthusiasm that I announce our celebration of George Bisacca-s career at Fairfield University,? Director of Athletics Gene Doris said. ?His time as the head men-s basketball coach is considered one of the most successful eras in the history of our program. While his contributions toward the basketball team are well known, I think it sometimes gets lost that he was also the Director of Athletics at Fairfield University. In that role, he had a profound impact on so many student-athletes at this University, and it is that influence that we will celebrate on November 6.? As part of the evening, there will be a Friends of Basketball Reception that will start the night. Prior to the game, the Fairfield University community will recognize Coach Bisacca-s contributions to the basketball program, which included bringing the Stags into the Division I ranks. And, the Fairfield University men-s basketball team will wear uniforms that recognize the era in which Coach Bisacca led the program. The first 500 Fairfield students in attendance will receive a commemorative t-shirt that match the uniform the team will be wearing. Additionally, fans are invited to wear their favorite throwback Fairfield apparel to the game with the best outfits recognized during the second half. General admission tickets for the Bridgeport exhibition game are $8.00 and seniors are $5.00. Children 12 and under will be free for the game. To purchase tickets online please visit www.fairfieldstags.com/tix.