Mercyhurst Director of Athletics Brad Davis announced on Monday a change in leadership of its women’s basketball program. After 12 seasons as head coach, Deanna Richard will not return as head coach of the Lakers. “On behalf of Mercyhurst University, we thank Deanna for everything she did for the women’s basketball program, and we wish
Roberts not retained as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Chrissy Roberts will not be retained, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university. Roberts’ contract expires in 2019. “Chrissy Roberts has been – as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach – an outstanding ambassador for Eastern Kentucky University,” Lochmueller said. “Her
Bates Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern Essex
Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair has announced Jayme Bates has been named head coach of the Knights reestablished women’s basketball program. “I would like to thank Athletic Director Dan Blair, and Northern Essex Community College for the opportunity to serve as NECC’s new Women’s Basketball Coach. I look forward to building our team from the
2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year Candidates Announced
Fifteen Women’s Basketball Coaches have been named as candidates for the 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year award. The list includes: FIRST NAME LAST NAME SCHOOL CONFERENCE Geno Auriemma UConn AAC Lisa Bluder Iowa Big Ten Amanda Butler Clemson ACC Lisa Fortier Gonzaga WCC Kelly Graves Oregon Pac-12 Carolyn Kieger Marquette
HOT: Georgia Tech women’s basketball coach placed on leave
Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball Head Coach MaChelle Joseph has been placed on administrative leave by the school. Assistant coach Mark Simons has been tabbed as the acting head coach. Georgia Tech will not comment on personnel matters. More on this story as it continues to develop.
Stringer takes leave of absence at Rutgers; Eatman named acting head coach
Assistant coach Timothy Eatman will take over head coaching duties of the Rutgers women’s basketball program for head coach C. Vivian Stringer, who is expected to return to the sidelines following the Big Ten Tournament. “As you can imagine this was not an easy decision, however, in consultation with my doctors, it is in my
JUCO DIRT: McCook CC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Resigns
I can confirm that McCook Community College (NE) head women’s basketball coach Kellen Fernetti has resigned. He was in his third year as the head coach at the college, and had led his team to a 18-10 mark so far this season. He had spent four seasons as an assistant for the men’s team at
Stern Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UMBC
UMBC Head Women’s Basketball Coach Phil Stern has resigned. UMBC Athletic Director Tim Hall announced the change Friday, February 22, and indicated that current Acting Head Coach Carlee Dewey will continue in that role until the end of the 2018-19 season. A national search will be conducted for a new leader of the program. Stern
Purdue Ft Wayne’s Nelson Returns from Administrative Leave
Purdue Fort Wayne Head Women’s Basketball Coach Niecee Nelson has returned from administrative leave following the university’s investigation into allegations from an anonymous source. Those allegations, which centered primarily on practice drills and possible NCAA rules infractions, were determined to be unfounded. After a thorough university investigation that included input from student-athletes, assistant coaches, staff
SXU’s Hallberg announces retirement after 49-year career
Following a combined 25 years of service at Saint Xavier University, and a career that began at Saint Xavier University in 1971, Director of Athletics and Women’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Hallberg has announced that he will step down as coach at the end of the season, and the athletic director role in June. “Its