Brenda Frese won her 500th game as a head coach at Maryland, to become the winningest coach in program history, as Terps routed Nebraska, 95-73, at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday night. Frese, who is in her 19th season at the helm of the Terrapins has a 500-130 record at Maryland as she surpassed Hall of Fame
McFerrin announces retirement at Memphis
Melissa McFerrin, who is in her 13th season as Memphis women’s basketball head coach, has retired effective immediately, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Sunday. McFerrin won the third-most games in Memphis history with a record of 193-199, including 243-269 in her 17-year career as a head coach. The Tigers made four-straight tournament appearances from 2010-13.
William & Mary Women’s Basketball Opts Out for Remainder of 2020-21 Season
The William & Mary women’s basketball program has opted out and will not participate in the remainder of the 2020-21 season due to concerns over student-athlete health and well-being. “This season presented extraordinary challenges – and I couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and sacrifices by these student-athletes and the resiliency they displayed,” head coach
Hartford Women’s Basketball Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season
Head coach Morgan Valley met with the Hartford women’s basketball team on Wednesday, and they jointly arrived at the difficult decision to not play the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The women’s basketball program worked hard to make the most of this season in the midst of a pandemic. The Hawks are the third women’s basketball program in the
REPORT: NAIA Rocky Mountain places head coach on leave
According to a report by 406mtsports.com, NAIA Rocky Mountain College (MT) has placed women’s basketball head coach Wes Keller on administrative leave. According to the report, “Keller was placed on leave by Rocky’s administration after some players objected to what they perceive is an abrasive coaching style by Keller.” The report also said that, “a
Week 11: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis
By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This
Brown named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Bristol CC
Bristol Community College head women’s basketball coach, Jay Hanley announced that Ashley Brown is joining the Bayhawks program as an assistant coach. Brown is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a focus on Leadership and Management. Ashley excelled and received many
Graupe relieved of Women’s Basketball Head Coaching duties at Minot State
Minot State University Director of Athletics, Andy Carter, announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Mark Graupe, will no longer lead the program. “It became evident to me that our women’s basketball was not making the progress we all had expected” said Carter. The program is currently 2-6 overall and 2-4 in countable NSIC North Division
Mitts tabbed as Head Women’s Basketball Coach/AD at Cottey College
Cottey College Vice President for Student Life Dr. Landon Adams has announced the hire of Dr. Maryann Mitts as the next head basketball coach and athletic director. “We are very excited to welcome Maryann to Cottey,” said Dr. Adams. “Maryann brings a wealth of experience and a winning pedigree to the Comets program. I am
Bryant named Assistant WBB Coach at Washington College
Washington College head women’s basketball coach Alisha Mosley announced the hiring of Aaron Bryant as assistant coach of the Shorewomen. “We are so thrilled to welcome Aaron to Washington College and our basketball program,” Mosley states. “His energy is contagious, and he has incredible enthusiasm for coaching basketball. Our student-athletes will benefit immensely from the