Quinnipiac hires Roman Owen as women's basketball coach following Tricia Fabbri
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Roman Owen has been appointed as the new head coach of Quinnipiac women's basketball. He takes over from Tricia Fabbri, who retired after leading the program to a 571-363 record and five NCAA appearances over 31 years. Owen, previously an assistant at UNLV, feels optimistic about building on the program's legacy and is committed to enhancing the team's recruitment strategy amid evolving college sports dynamics. He aims to create a strong foundation by connecting with student-athletes and promoting their development within the sport.
- •Owen succeeds Tricia Fabbri, who retired after 31 seasons.
- •Fabbri led Quinnipiac to five conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances.
- •Owen previously coached at UNLV, achieving a 149-41 record.
- •He emphasizes the importance of relationship-building in recruiting.
- •Owen aims to adapt to current college basketball trends, including NIL and the transfer portal.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Meet Roman Owen, the Quinnipiac women's basketball coach tasked with 'following a legend'
"Tricia Fabbri led the Bobcats to a 571-363 record, five conference titles and five NCAA appearances.
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