Pepperdine women’s basketball head coach Julie Rousseau has resigned after nine seasons in charge of the Waves’ program, the University announced today. "It’s been an honor and a blessing to be part of the Pepperdine family and to represent this university," Rousseau said. "I leave here with precious memories, knowing that we made a difference
UTPA Hires Tidwell
The University of Texas-Pan American Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday that Larry Tidwell, who had been the head coach at Lamar for the last six seasons, is the new Broncs women’s basketball head coach. UTPA Athletics will introduce Tidwell to the media and the public in a press conference on Monday at 3
OFFICIAL: Towson hires Geckeler
I blogged about this as a rumor yesterday. I just wanted to pass along the official release now that Niki Geckeler has been hired at Towson. Niki Geckeler, who led Howard University to back-to-back 20-plus-win seasons and three post-season tournament appearances, has been named as the new head women’s basketball coach at Towson University, it
BREAKING: Fantanarosa fired at Miami (OH)
Miami University has relieved Head Women’s Basketball Coach Maria Fantanarosa of her duties effective immediately, and a national search for her successor will begin today (Apr. 4). Director of Athletics David Sayler informed Coach Fantanarosa of the decision yesterday afternoon. "I want to thank Coach Fantanarosa for all that she has done for Miami in
Southern Illinois & Cal State Fullerton updates
I blogged about the hirings at Southern Illinois and Cal State Fullerton earlier today. I put both stories up before they were made official. Now that the announcements have been made, I just wanted to pass along the official press releases from each school… Southern Illinois hires Cindy Stein: http://www.siusalukis.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/040313aaa… Cal State Fullerton hires Daron
BREAKING: Stein named HC at Southern Illinois
Illinois Central College head coach Cindy Stein has been named as the head coach at Southern Illinois. The press conference is this afternoon. Stein went 32-4 this season at ICC. She was previously the head coach at Missouri (184-175 – 12 seasons). More on this when the official statement is released.
HOT: Park the choice at Cal State Fullerton
USC assciate head coach Daron Park has been named head coach at Cal State Fullerton. This was his first season at USC – he had been the asscoiate head coach at Cal before that. Park has also been on the staff at Louisiana Tech and Maryland. I’ll pass along the official statement once it is
Daily Dirt – 4/3/13
A few things that I have heard today… • I have heard that Loyola Marymount assistant Jackie Stiles has interviewed for the vacant head coach spot at Drury Uiniversity (MO). Stiles is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history. She also played in the WNBA after leading Missouri State to the
OFFICIAL: Pitt makes a change
University of Pittsburgh athletic director Steve Pederson announced today that Agnus Berenato will not return as the Panthers’ head women’s basketball coach. “We thank Agnus for her contributions to the University and wish her only the best in her future pursuits,” Pederson said. Berenato was named Pitt’s head coach on May 1, 2003. She compiled
HOT RUMOR: Berenato out at Pitt
Multiple sources are reporting the University of Pittsburgh has fired head coach Agnus Berenato. She had been the head coach for the past ten seasons compiling a 161-149 record. The official announcement is expected shortly.