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
Marchione named as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at SUNY Sullivan
SUNY Sullivan Director of Athletics Chris DePew announced on Wednesday, June 5th the hiring of Derek Marchione as the head women’s basketball coach. Marchione replaces Dan Lang, who left to accept an assistant women’s coaching position at Xavier University. “We had a very deep, diverse, and talented pool of candidates to sort through and I
Chapla resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at William Woods; set to be named Associate Head Coach at Western Illinois
Dan Chapla has resigned as William Woods University head women’s basketball coach, effective June 14. “We are certainly disappointed to lose a coach of Dan’s caliber, but I am very excited for him,” stated Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Vittone. “This is a great opportunity for him and I wish him the best.” Chaplais leaving to
Banbury introduced as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at High Point
High Point University Athletics Director Dan Hauser introduced Chelsea Banbury as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Banbury joins the Panthers after serving 11 years on the coaching staff at Florida Gulf Coast, including the past five as the Eagles’ associate head coach. Banbury becomes the fifth Division I head coach and