Two-time NCAA National Champion and Tennessee native Alex Simmons has been named the head coach of the Memphis Tiger women’s basketball team. She becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history. A press conference and formal introduction of Simmons will be held at a later date. Fans can commit to season tickets online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office
Simmons tabbed as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Grambling
Courtney Simmons has been named the new Grambling State University head women’s basketball coach, announced by GSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott on Thursday. Simmons joins Grambling State after 10 years at Troy University, serving as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “This is an exciting moment for Grambling State University women’s
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Lyman named Head WBB Coach at UW-River Falls
Crystal Lanning, UW-River Falls’ Director of Athletics, announced Thursday, April 6, that Shelby Lyman has accepted the role as permanent head coach of UW-River Falls Women’s Basketball. “I am excited that Coach Lyman will continue to lead our women’s basketball program as head coach, Lanning commented. “Over the past four years, she has helped elevate the profile
Utah Tech Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Utah Tech head women’s basketball coach JD Gustin announced three promotions within his coaching staff on Wednesday. Gustin has elevated two of his assistants, Nicole Yazzie and Matt Thune, to associate head coach positions, while assistant coach Candace Thornton will also serve as the program’s new recruiting coordinator. Yazzie, who had served as recruiting coordinator over the past two seasons, makes the
Erickson named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA College of Idaho
College of Idaho Vice President of Athletics Reagan Rossi announced Kyle Erickson as the new head women’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to bring Kyle and his family into The College of Idaho community,” said Rossi. “We look forward to Kyle leading our women’s basketball team as his vision helps in developing success for our
Young receives contract extension through 2028 at Austin Peay
After a successful first two seasons at the helm of the Austin Peay State University women’s basketball program, head coach Brittany Young has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Austin Peay Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Wednesday. “I could not be more excited to extend Coach Young’s time here in Stacheville,”
Toledo’s Cullop Signs Contract Extension Through 2029-30 Season
The University of Toledo and head women’s basketball coach Tricia Cullop have reached an agreement that extends Cullop’s contract through the 2029-30 season, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bryan B. Blair announced today. “We are very pleased to extend Coach Cullop’s contract through the 2029-30 season,” said Blair. “Tricia is one of the best women’s
George Mason extends Blair-Lewis through 2027-28
George Mason University and women’s head basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis reached an agreement on a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Interim Director of Athletics Nena Rogers said. The extension comes after the Patriots’ rapid improvement under Blair-Lewis’ leadership during her first two seasons in Fairfax. The Green and Gold saw victories in back-to-back Atlantic 10 Conference Tournaments
D3 George Fox U names alum Howard as new WBB Head Coach
George Fox University has tabbed a program alum and record holder to be the next head coach of their successful women’s basketball program. Lauren Howard, who most recently coached with former Bruin head coach Michael Meek at the University of Portland, will take the helm as women’s basketball head coach for the 2023-24 season. Howard
UTEP’s Baker resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Kevin Baker, UTEP’s women’s basketball coach for the last six seasons and the 2023 Conference USA Co-Coach of the Year, announced his resignation on Wednesday. “After careful consideration of a generous extension offer from UTEP and weighing my options moving forward, I have decided to end my tenure with the Miners,” Baker said. “This has been