University of Scranton director of athletics Dave Martin announced Wednesday that Nick DiPillo has been named the head coach of the Lady Royals women’s basketball program effective June 17. DiPillo becomes the seventh head coach in the program’s 45-year history. DiPillo brings with him experience at both the NCAA Division I and III levels as
Dixon named TAMIU Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Texas A&M International University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nate Vogel announced the hiring of Timm Dixon as the new Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach on Monday. Dixon brings 17 years of experience in men’s and women’s basketball while compiling a winning overall record (.503) as a collegiate women’s basketball coach. “Our program is very fortunate to
DeCriscio Named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Detroit Mercy
The University of Detroit Mercy women’s basketball program welcomes a familiar face back to the staff with Kayla DeCriscio returning as the new assistant coach for the Titans under head coach Bernard Scott, it was announced Monday. DeCriscio spent two years with Detroit Mercy during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons as a graduate assistant/director of
Fairbanks resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Doane
Doane Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tracee Fairbanks announced that she has resigned her position. Fairbanks has guided the Tigers the past 20 years, taking the team to a pair of NAIA National Tournaments. “The timing is right for my family and I,” Fairbanks said. “I have had all three of our kids while head coach at Doane,
Bullock named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Presentation College
Presentation College Vice President for Student Affairs and Interim Athletic Director Bob Schuchardt announced Nicole Bullock as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program on Monday. “We are excited about Nicole joining our coaching staff at Presentation College as the next head women’s basketball coach,” explained Schuchardt. “Her passion for and knowledge of
Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Flagler College
Flagler College Director of Athletics Jud Damon has announced Maurice Smith as the new women’s basketball head coach. Smith joins the Saints after spending the past nine years as the head coach at fellow Peach Belt Conference member Georgia College. Smith becomes the 19th coach in the program’s history. He replaces Erika Lang-Montgomery, who resigned
Nash retires as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Aquinas College
The winningest Aquinas College men’s or women’s basketball coach has announced her retirement, as Linda Nash stepped down from the Saints women’s basketball program. Nash tallied a school-record 378 victories over her illustrious 23-year career, winning more games on the basketball sidelines than any individual in AQ history. The Aquinas women’s basketball coach since the
Niagara Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jada Pierce Receives Contract Extension
Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced today that women’s basketball head coach Jada Pierce’s contract has been extended through the 2022-23 season. “Jada has established herself as a leader in our department and on our campus in her first four years at Niagara,” said Gray. “While I certainly appreciate the competitiveness on
OLLU’s Minner becomes DI assistant; Stephens named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Our Lady of the Lake University has announced that Stacy Stephens will be the interim head coach for the women’s basketball program. Stephens replaces seven-year head coach Christopher Minner, who left at the end of May for an NCAA DI coaching position with the University of North Texas. Athletic Director Shane Hurley commented, “Coach Minner
Maass promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Morehead State
After serving in a graduate assistant role for one season, the Morehead State women’s basketball program has promoted Justin Maass to assistant coach. He helped the Eagles to a second-place OVC finish in 2018-19 as well as 24 wins and a berth (and victory) in the postseason WNIT. “I am grateful for the opportunity to expand my