Georgetown University has not renewed the contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach James Howard, Francis X. Rienzo Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed announced today. “Coach Howard and his staff have shown a true commitment to the program and his student-athletes over the past six years,” said Reed. “I want to thank him for both his
Merchant steps down as WBB Head Coach at Michigan State
Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller and women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant have come to a mutual decision that Merchant will step down as the program’s head coach, effective immediately. Associate head coach Dean Lockwood will serve as interim head coach while a national coaching search is conducted. “We are grateful to Coach Suzy Merchant for her
D3 DIRT: Bernero out at Carthage College
Tim Bernero is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at Carthage College (WI). The veteran coach, and 300 game winner, had spent the past twenty seasons leading the Firebirds. Hired back in 2003, Bernero put together an overall record of 311-208 (.599) during his tenure. He is also the school’s all-time winningest women’s basketball
D3 DIRT: Earlham College opens
I can confirm that Shanna Thompson is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D3 Earlham College (IN). Thompson was hired back in 2021 following a stint as an assistant at Illinois College. During her time at EC, Thompson went 3-41 (.068) including 2-21 this past season. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Kemper named WBB Head Coach at Central Arkansas
A familiar face has been hired as the new University of Central Arkansas women’s basketball head coach, according to UCA director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague. Tony Kemper was named the head coach of the Sugar Bears on Friday. Kemper has been the head coach at Marshall University since 2017 but is a recognizable face
Plaisance steps down as Nicholls Women’s Basketball Head Coach
After 15 seasons, DoBee Plaisance has stepped down from her position as head coach of the Nicholls State University women’s basketball team, Nicholls Athletics Director Jonathan Terrell announced Thursday. The resignation will be effective on April 30. “We are so grateful for all that DoBee has done for the women’s basketball program and for her commitment to
D2 DIRT: Bridgeport opens
I can confirm that Mike West is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 University of Bridgeport. West had been the Purple Knights head coach for the past two seasons. He racked up an 18-33 (.353) record during his tenure, including a 9-18 (5-13) mark this past season. West has also served as
Providence; Crowley mutually agree to part ways
It was announced today [Mar. 7] that Providence College and women’s basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley have mutually agreed to part ways. Crowley recently completed his seventh season on the sidelines with the Friars. “I have tremendous respect for Jim as a person, father, husband and coach,” Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. “I want to thank Jim
Williams Steps Down as ULM Women’s Head Basketball Coach
ULM Athletics Director John Hartwell announced Tuesday, March 7 that Brooks Donald Williams will step down from her position as head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately. A national search will begin immediately to replace Williams. “I want to thank Brooks Donald Williams for leading our women’s basketball program over the last four seasons,” Hartwell said. “ULM has a rich tradition in
Clark-Heard out as WBB Head Coach at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham announced on Tuesday that women’s basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard will not return. A national search for the next Cincinnati women’s basketball coach will begin immediately. “I want to thank Coach Clark-Heard for her dedication to our women’s basketball program over the last five years,” Cunningham said. “We appreciate all