Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (April 16) Tina Thompson as head coach of the Cavaliers’ women’s basketball program. Thompson comes to Virginia after serving on the coaching staff at Texas the past three seasons. Prior to entering the coaching profession, Thompson had a college and professional career that gained her entry into the
Tony Francis Resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler announced today that women’s basketball head coach Tony Francis is resigning to explore other professional opportunities. “We would like to thank Coach Francis for his eight years of service and commitment to Lindenwood University,” said Wachler. “He was a true ambassador to this program and a positive role model to the
Mary Evans Hired to Lead Valpo Women’s Basketball Program
Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Mary Evans has been selected as the next head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program. Evans will be formally introduced at a welcome reception on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center media room. Evans, who has spent the last five seasons
Amanda Butler Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Clemson
Amanda Butler has been named Clemson’s new head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced following approval from the Clemson Board of Trustee’s Compensation Committee. Butler has 12 years of Division I head coaching experience, posting a 230-159 overall record with 10 postseason berths. She began her head coaching career at Charlotte, where
Navy’s Rebecca Tillett to Lead Longwood Women’s Basketball
Growing up in a family full of coaches and educators, Rebecca Nemerow Tillett was all but predestined to become one herself. Now Tillett, who is coming off back-to-back 20-win seasons as associate head coach at Navy, will continue her rapid ascent up the college coaching ranks by taking over as Longwood University’s head women’s basketball
Former WNBA & Liberty Standout Megan Leuzinger Named Evangel Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Former Liberty University All-American and WNBA standout Megan Leuzinger has been named the fifth head coach in the history of Evangel women’s basketball. “I would like to thank Dr. Dennis McDonald, Dr. Carol Taylor, Dr. Mike McCorcle, and Evangel University for this incredible opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program,” Leuzinger said. “I believe that
Alecia Wilson Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Pacific University
Pacific University Director of Athletics Ken Schumann has announced the hiring of Alecia Wilson as the new head coach of the Pacific women’s basketball program. “I am very pleased to welcome Alecia Wilson to Pacific as the new head coach of our women’s basketball program.” Wilson has spent the last four years as an assistant
Cameron Miles Promoted to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Lamar
Cameron Miles, who served as director of basketball operations for the Lamar University women’s basketball team, has been promoted to assistant coach, LU head coach Robin Harmony announced Wednesday. In his two seasons at LU, Miles has been a member of a staff that helped lead the Cardinals to a Southland Conference regular-season championship this
Tom Garrick named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell Director of Athletics Dana Skinner has announced the hiring of Tom Garrick as the eighth head coach of the River Hawk women’s basketball program. Garrick comes to the Mill City after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at Boston College, helping develop two ACC All-Rookie
Netter Resigns as HPU Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Howard Payne University’s athletic department announced that Meia Netter has stepped down as head women’s basketball coach after five seasons. Coach Netter, a 2008 HPU graduate, also served the university as assistant director of athletics: senior woman administrator. She was employed by HPU in 2012. “Coach Netter has been a part of the HPU community