The Moravian University Athletics Department announced today that legendary Women’s Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Mary Beth Spirk, one of the most successful active coaches in NCAA Division III, will not be on the bench this season as she faces a recent cancer diagnosis. Coach Spirk remains dedicated to the team and the program and is hopeful
FIU extends Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley through 2027-28
FIU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, FIU Athletics officials announced. “I couldn’t be more grateful for FIU athletics and the surrounding community’s continued support of our program and the direction it is headed, and the young women that have helped us reignite a legacy”, said head coach Jesyka
Shields named Interim Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Merchant Marine
USMMA sixth-year Athletic Director Kristofer Schnatz has announced that Alexa Shields will serve as the Interim Head Coach of the women’s basketball program ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. This comes after 16-year head coach Matt Dempsey recently announced his retirement. Shields has been on the Mariners’ sidelines alongside Dempsey since they both arrived at Kings Point in 2008. She helped guide
Siena added Sabrina Della Bella to Women’s Basketball Staff
Siena Women’s Basketball head coach Terry Primm announced the addition of Sabrina Della Bella ’23 to his staff as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. “I am ecstatic about Sabrina’s hire,” said Primm. “She is incredibly passionate and has experience with high-level professional sports organizations. Along with her being a Siena graduate, her campus connections and her love for our
Carr named Men’s & Women’s Basketball General Manager at UC San Diego
The UC San Diego men and women’s basketball programs have taken a significant step forward toward Division I success both on and off the court with the appointment of a familiar figure in Triton hoops history. Former Triton head men’s basketball coach Bill Carr will serve as the General Manager of both programs, a position that has
Boston University extends Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa Graves
Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello has announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa Graves has recently signed multi-year contract extension. Entering her fourth season with the Terriers, Graves has amassed a 61-35 record at the helm. The 2022-23 Patriot League Coach of the Year has won 39 conference games during her tenure, the most
Klein named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Arkansas-Fort Smith
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Women’s Basketball head coach Ryan McAdams has added Jordon Klein to his staff as an assistant coach. “Coach Klein is a terrific basketball mind and an even better person,” McAdams said. “He brings great energy and an upbeat attitude every day. He has worked with some of the greats
Nowatzki named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Fredonia State
Fredonia State’s newest Head Women’s Basketball Coach is 1989 graduate Sherri Nowatzki. She will take over the head coaching roll following the departure of Sarah Cartmill who had led the Devils for six years. “I was born and raised in Western New York,” said Nowatzki, “and am glad to be back home. This is where it
Shaw University Women’s Basketball adds Dupree to Coaching Staff
Shaw University Women’s Basketball is excited to announce the addition of Tyreek Dupree to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Dupree will join the program as an Assistant Coach/ Director of Player Development, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a passion for player development. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Dupree
Dowling named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Whittier College
Whittier College Athletics has introduced Kristen Dowling as the next head coach of their women’s basketball program, effective immediately. From her playing days at the University of Redlands to her seven-year coaching stint at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges, Dowling is no stranger to The SCIAC. She is also no stranger to success as the owner of six