Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (March 21) Amaka “Mox” Agugua-Hamilton as head coach of the Cavaliers’ women’s basketball program. Agugua-Hamilton (Uh-mah-kuh Uh-goo-gwa) comes to Virginia after serving as the head coach at Missouri State the past three seasons. She is a native of Herndon, Va., where she attended Oakton High School. During Agugua-Hamilton’s
Walz Agrees to Contract Extension through 2028-29 at Louisville
It was announced today that University of Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz has agreed to a revised contract which includes an extension through 2028-29. “First off, I would like to thank Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Josh Heird, Amy Calabrese and the UofL Athletic Board for recognizing the success we have had here with women’s basketball and extending my contract
Williams out as WBB head coach at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina University has announced a change to the leadership of its women’s basketball program, as Jaida Williams will not return as the Chanticleers’ head coach. “After an evaluation of our women’s basketball program, we have decided to make a change,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Matt Hogue. “We are appreciative for the dedication
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: McPherson named WBB Head Coach at Capital
President Dave Kaufman and Interim Athletic Director Steve Bruning announced the promotion of Camille McPherson as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Capital University. McPherson had been serving as the interim head coach since mid-December. “We are excited to elevate Camille to our head women’s basketball coach,” said Bruning. “Camille has shown a strong initiative and
Frostburg State’s Saunders transitions to new role
Frostburg State University Director of Athletics Troy Dell has announced Carrie Saunders as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Academics & Student-Athlete Development. Saunders will be taking on the new role after leading the women’s basketball program for the past eight seasons. Along with the oversight of academics and student development, she will take on the
Northern Michigan’s Mattson retires
Northern Michigan University’s head coach Troy Mattson is set to retire in June after 17 years as leader of the Wildcat women’s basketball program and nearly 40 years with NMU Athletics. In addition to his coaching duties with the women’s basketball program, Mattson was the associate head coach of the NMU men’s basketball program from 1994-2005 and
Glispin announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at Clark
Clark University women’s basketball head coach Pat Glispin has announced that she will be retiring after 38 years of leading the program. Coach Glispin guided the program to 569 victories, three ECAC New England DIII Championships, four NEWMAC Championships, seven NCAA Tournament appearances, and 25 NEWMAC Tournament appearances. Glispin was inducted into the New England
D2 DIRT: Wheeling U opens
I can confirm that Matt Schmidt is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at Wheeling University (WVa). Schmidt was hired last July after spending the previous eight seasons as an assistant at Duquesne. In his only season at Wheeling, Schmidt’s squad went 8-20 (7-15 MEC). In addition to his time at Wheeling at Duquesne,
Cooper-Dyke announces retirement at Texas Southern
Texas Southern head women’s basketball coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke announced her retirement on Thursday. “Coach Cooper-Dyke has had a tremendous impact on TSU women’s basketball since her arrival and moved the program to new heights,” said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger. “She will be missed as I wish her nothing but success in her
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Mitchell named Head WBB Coach at CSUN
CSUN Director of Athletics Mike Izzi has announced the removal of the interim tag and appointment of Carlene Mitchell as the Matadors’ head women’s basketball coach. “When we named Carlene our interim head coach this past July, she immediately united the team during an incredibly tough time surrounding the pandemic,” Izzi said. “She always put our student-athletes