Bob Scalise, the John D. Nichols ’53 Family Director of Athletics, and Harvard University have announced the endowment of Harvard Athletics’ 23rd head coach position, The Friends of Harvard Women’s Basketball Head Coach. “This is a remarkable day for Harvard Athletics as I am delighted to announce our newest endowment, The Friends of Harvard Women’s
Wynn Stepping Down as Geneva’s Women’s Basketball Coach at Season’s End
Beaver Falls, PA – It has been a difficult ride for Geneva women’s basketball coach Lori Wynn. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the summer of 2016, Wynn sat out the 2016-17 season because of cancer surgery and treatment. She returned to the bench last year and has continued to guide the program through the current
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nate Kilbert
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff has relieved Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nate Kilbert of his duties, effective immediately. In six-plus seasons as head coach, Kilbert led the Lady Lions to five SWAC Tournament appearances, including a loss in the 2013 SWAC Tournament finals. Assistant coach Danny Evans has been named Interim
Winkelman Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Calvin College
Calvin College accepted Chuck Winkelman’s resignation from his position as head women’s basketball coach today, citing the lack of overall fit between the coach and the program. “We feel this decision is in the best interest of the college, our student athletes, and Coach Winkelman,” said Cheryl Brandsen, provost of Calvin College. “We ask that
Union University’s Campbell fastest coach in college basketball to 600 career wins
Union University women’s basketball head coach, Mark Campbell, earned his 600th career victory Thursday night with his team’s win at Auburn University at Montgomery. Campbell became the fastest college basketball coach in history, across all divisions, to 600 wins. He did so in just 691 games, breaking the women’s basketball record of 706 games by
Women’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Upper Iowa
Upper Iowa University Director of Athletics Rick Hartzell announced that the University and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Micha Thompson have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. Associate Head Coach Kelly Kielsmeier will serve as Interim Head Coach through the end of the basketball season. “In my career as an athletic director, I have always
St. Norbert Head Coach Tilley to Retire at Conclusion of Season
St. Norbert College women’s basketball coach Connie Tilley has announced she will retire at the conclusion of 2018-19 season, her 42nd at the helm of the Green Knights. “These types of decisions are always difficult to make, especially when thinking about so many different people and moments during my career here,” Tilley said. “Retirement will
Notre Dame’s McGraw collects 900th career victory
It was a milestone day for Karen & Kevin Keyes Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw, who earned her 900th career win against the very school in which she started her head coaching career 37 years ago. The No. 2 Irish (12-1) defeated Lehigh (8-3) on Sunday afternoon, 95-68, inside Purcell Pavilion. Coach McGraw becomes
Emmanuel College’s Yosinoff sets all-time DIII win record
Emmanuel College women’s basketball Head Coach Andy Yosinoff rewrote the NCAA record books by earning his 816th career coaching win as the Emmanuel Saints posted a 68-58 victory over Ramapo College on December 30th. The victory moves Yosinoff to the top of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball annals, passing former Scranton Head Coach Mike
Interim Head Coach at East Carolina steps down
East Carolina interim head women’s basketball coach Chad Killinger has stepped down citing health concerns. He became the interim head coach for the Pirates back on October 17th, following the resignation of Heather Macy. Assistant coach Nicole Mealing will lead the team for the rest of the season. ECU Athletic Director Jon Gilbert confirmed the
