Roman Owen Takes Helm of Quinnipiac Women's Basketball
The veteran assistant and former head coach replaces Tricia Fabbri after her 31-year tenure.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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Roman Owen has been hired as the new head coach of the Quinnipiac University women's basketball team. He succeeds Tricia Fabbri, who retired after leading the program for 31 years.
Why it matters
Owen accepted the position due to the evolving nature of the program and Quinnipiac's commitment to providing necessary resources for success. He brings experience from his previous roles at UNLV and Mid-America Christian University to the Hamden campus.
Roman Owen aims for a high-tempo offense averaging 75 to 80 points per game. He takes over a team that finished the previous season with a 27-7 record.
The players
Roman Owen
He is the new head coach of the Quinnipiac women's basketball team who previously coached at Mid-America Christian University.
Tricia Fabbri
She is the former Quinnipiac head coach who retired after 31 years with a career record of 571 wins and 363 losses.
The details
Roman Owen is overhauling the squad by adding 11 new players to the roster for the upcoming season. He plans to implement an aggressive playing style that emphasizes sharing the ball in transition while navigating the current landscape of NIL, revenue sharing, and the transfer portal.
Timeline
Tricia Fabbri served as head coach from 1995 to 2026.
Roman Owen worked as an assistant at Yale from 2015 to 2018.
Roman Owen served as an assistant at UNLV from 2020 to 2026.
The 2026-2027 season marks the first year of Owen's tenure.
Season Trajectory
Roman Owen's appointment marks a clean break from the program's long-standing historical precedent set by Tricia Fabbri's 31-year tenure. This shift in leadership fundamentally alters the competitive identity of the team heading into the 2026-2027 season.
With 11 new players on the roster and a shift to an aggressive offensive system, the team's ability to integrate talent will determine their success in the 2026-2027 season. Fans should look for an immediate change in pace, targeting an average of 75 to 80 points per game.
The takeaway
The transition to a new head coach signals a strategic pivot toward a fast-paced offensive philosophy for Quinnipiac. Supporters can expect a significantly reshaped lineup as the program adapts to modern collegiate athletics.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by stamford advocate.
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