Ole Miss and head women’s basketball coach Matt Insell have mutually agreed to part ways, it was announced Friday by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork. “Coach Insell inherited a very difficult situation in 2013, and we appreciate his focus and hard work over the last five years,” Bjork said. “In our final analysis,
Vachon signs four-year head coaching contract at UMaine
Amy Vachon, whose squad recently captured the America East regular season title, has signed a four-year contract with the University of Maine to be head coach of the women’s basketball team, effective March 1. Vachon has led the team since Jan. 6, 2017, when she took over head coaching duties after it was announced that
Mercy College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Resigns
Mercy College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Harter has resigned. Before being named as the head coach at Mercy back in April 2016, Harter served as the men’s basketball coach at Pace University for 16 years. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately.
DII DIRT: Alderson Broaddus Opens
I can confirm that Steve Tierney is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at Alderson Broaddus University (WVa). Tierney was hired back in 2014 and had previously been the head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan. The Battlers finished this season at 7-19 (4-18 Great Midwest). There has been no official announcement made yet, but
Erik Johnson Resigns as Boston College Women’s Basketball Head Coach
William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond announced today that Erik Johnson has resigned from his position as head coach of the Boston College women’s basketball program. Johnson just completed his sixth season at BC and posted an overall record of 68-115, including a mark of 19-77 in ACC play. “Erik has put his heart and soul
Julio Pacheco steps down as SAU Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Julio Pacheco has resigned as head women’s basketball coach at Southern Arkansas for personal reasons. Pacheco’s resignation is effective immediately and comes at the conclusion of his third season on the sidelines at SAU. “We want to thank Julio and his entire family for
Adams State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Larry Joe Hunt Resigns
Adams State University athletic director Larry Mortensen announced Thursday morning that women’s basketball coach Larry Joe Hunt has resigned. Hunt has been the Adams State head coach for the past four seasons. “We appreciate all Coach Hunt has done to help stabilize the women’s program,” said Mortensen. “Although the record may not show it, his
Chonko Resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons’ head women’s basketball coach Melanie Chonko has resigned her position effective immediately. Chonko recently completed her fifth season at the helm of her alma mater and she posted a career record of 44-83. HSU was 6-20 in the 2017-18 season. She led the Cowgirls to the American Southwest Conference Tournament in three of her
Holy Cross Head Coach Bill Gibbons Records 600th Career Victory
Holy Cross Head Coach Bill Gibbons recorded the 600th victory of his career, as the Holy Cross women’s basketball team earned a 61-52 win over Colgate on Senior Day at the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex. Gibbons, in his 33rd season at the helm for the Crusaders, becomes the 21st active Division I
DIII DIRT: Roxbury CC (MA) Head Coach Mark Leszczyk Resigns
Roxbury CC (MA) head women’s basketball coach Mark Leszczyk has resigned from his post which will become effective at the end of the season. Leszczyk actually tendered his resignation back on January 2nd after the sudden and unjust firing of the athletic director Erica Rivers. “I have spent a dozen year’s building this program from