Northeastern University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jeff Konya announced a change in leadership of the women’s basketball program on Wednesday. Kelly Cole will not be renewed at the conclusion of her contract and finishes her Northeastern coaching career with a record of 87-116 over seven seasons. The Huskies finished 7-13 and 6-10 in Colonial Athletic
Nickel named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown College
Georgetown College Vice President of Athletics Brian Evans introduced the women’s basketball program’s 10th head coach Wednesday afternoon in the LRC Ward Room. “It’s a great day in Tiger athletics as we welcome Coach Jeff Nickel to the athletic staff and hand him the reins of our women’s basketball program,” Evans said. “He should be
Northwestern College (IA) WBB Coach Yow resigns
Following a standout career as the head of the Northwestern College women’s basketball program, Chris Yaw has stepped down from his position after leading the Raiders the past 10 seasons. Yaw ranks second on the program’s all-time list for both wins (224) and win percentage (70%), finishing his tenure with a 224-94 overall record. Raider
Bryn Mawr’s Tyler resigns
Rebecca Tyler has announced her resignation as head coach of the Bryn Mawr Basketball team, effective March 26, 2021. After eight seasons at the helm of the Owls, Tyler is leaving to join Utah State University as a member of their Student Affairs Office. “I am forever grateful to Director of Athletics Kathy Tierney and
Williamson named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Iowa Wesleyan
If you have been a fan of Tiger Athletics since the early 2000s, you will be familiar with one of our longest and most successful women’s basketball head coaches. During his first stint with the Tigers, this head coach accumulated 246 wins, four conference championships, five conference tournament championships, and eight national tournament appearances, one
Interim tag removed; Justinger named WBB head coach at Tiffin
Miriam Justinger has been named Head Coach for Tiffin University’s women’s basketball team. Justinger had served as Interim Head Coach during the 2020-21 season after the departure of Jessie Ivey. Justinger helped lead the Dragons to one of the most historic seasons since the program’s inception. The team finished 18-9, the second-highest win total in
Buscher out as Head WBB Coach at SIUE
SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has announced that the University will pursue a change in leadership in the women’s basketball program. “These decisions are never easy,” Hall said. “Ultimately, the program was not progressing the way we had hoped it would. We felt that a change in leadership was in the best interest of
OFFICIAL: Harris named Head Basketball Coach at ETSU
Following up on a story that WHoopDirt.com first reported yesterday. Simon Harris has officially been named as the head women’s basketball coach at East Tennessee. Here’s the release from the school: During a press conference inside Brooks Gym on Friday afternoon, East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter named Simon Harris the new
Spence resigns as WBB Head Coach at D2 Newman
Newman Athletics Director Joanna Pryor has announced the resignation of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Darin Spence. A national search will begin immediately to fill the open position. “We would like to thank Darin for his hard work and dedication over the past nine years,” said Pryor. “We wish him well in the future.” Spence finished his ninth season
Barnes extended through 2025-26 at Arizona
The University of Arizona and head women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes have agreed to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season, pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents. Barnes, who returned to her alma mater as head coach in 2016, has built Arizona Women’s Basketball into a nationally renowned program and led the Wildcats