Torie Murillo, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant for the Avila women’s basketball team after a fantastic career as a player for the Eagles, was introduced on Monday as the head coach of the Avila women’s basketball program. Murillo, who earned her bachelor’s degree from Avila in May of 2014 and will earn her master’s
Yolanda Moore Out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Southeastern Louisiana
Southeastern Louisiana will immediately begin a national search for a new head women’s basketball coach, SLU Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced on Wednesday. Yolanda Moore will not return for a third season as head coach of the Lady Lions. During her tenure, Southeastern finished 11-47 overall and 6-30 in Southland Conference play. The 2015-16 team finished 4-25
Wanda Watkins Steps Down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Campbell After 35 Seasons
Wanda Watkins, the 29th winningest active coach in NCAA Division I women’s basketball with 549 career wins at Campbell University, announced today she is stepping down from her head coaching duties after 35 years to assume an administrative position with her alma mater. Watkins, just the 10th Division I women’s basketball coach in NCAA history
Michael Bari Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan
The West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Athletics announced Wednesday that Michael Bari has resigned from his position as head women’s basketball coach. His assistant coaching staff, Madison Martin and David Rogers, also turned in their letters of resignation on Wednesday. In two seasons as head coach of the Lady Bobcats, Bari compiled an overall
Tim Connealy Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Tim Connealy has tendered his resignation, effective June 30, 2016, from the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State College, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith. “Chadron State College appreciates Tim’s tenure and wishes him well with his future endeavors,” said Smith. Connealy coached the Eagles for eight seasons, compiling a record of 58-152.
Varrell Eddie Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Purchase College
Varrell Eddie is returning to Purchase College women’s basketball. The former Panther assistant has been hired as the new head coach of the program, replacing interim skipper James Alfredo, who is stepping down, but will still assist with the transition and remain Purchase’s head golf coach moving forward. Jess Lindsay, Purchase’s assistant coach this season during the program’s
DII DIRT: A.G Hall Resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that A.G. Hall has resigned as the head coach at Winston-Salem State University. Hall just wrapped up his fourth season at WSSU – his team went 12-16 (6-10) this season, and he concludes his stint with a 53-57 over all record. Hall has also spent time as an assistant at Clemson, Providence, and
DII DIRT: Susan Yow Out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
WHoopDirt.com can confirm that Susan Yow is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Charlotte. Yow, a veteran head coach, was hired back in 2013. Queens went 5-22 this season, and she wraps up her tenure at the school with a 17-63 record. Yow has spent 31 seasons as a college
Charles Marshall Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia State
West Virginia State University President Brian O. Hemphill and interim Athletic Director Nate Burton introduced the new women’s basketball coach Monday at a press conference in the in the Earl Francis Lloyd Lobby of the D. Stephen and Diane H. Walker Convocation Center. Charles Marshall was welcomed by a large crowd of staff, students, alumni, and media. The
Wendy Palmer Relieved of Duties as Women’s Basketball Coach at UNCG
UNCG Director of Athletics Kim Record has announced that women’s basketball head coach Wendy Palmer has been relieved of her duties. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately. “I appreciate the contributions that Wendy Palmer and her staff have made to our program,” Record said. “Coach Palmer represented UNCG with a positive attitude and outstanding values during her entire tenure at UNCG. I wish her success in her future endeavors.”