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Suiaunoa out as WBB Head Coach at Northeastern State

Northeastern State Director of Athletics John Sisemore announced today that Fala Suiaunoa would not return as women’s basketball head coach.  “I would like to thank Coach Fala for her six years of service as our head coach and ask that the NSU family help me celebrate her contributions to this University,” said Sisemore. Northeastern State will begin its

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Minnesota Crookston’s Roysland announces retirement

The University of Minnesota Crookston announces the retirement of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Roysland. Roysland recently finished his 17th season on the sidelines for the Golden Eagles. He helped UMN Crookston to three NSIC Tournament quarterfinal appearances, and two more NSIC Tournament appearances, in which not every team made the field. The conference tournament appearances

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Bullock named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Nebraska Wesleyan

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Athletic Director, Dwight Merilatt, announced the promotion of Tyler Bullock to head women’s basketball coach. Bullock served as interim head coach for one year during the 2022-23 season.  “I’m excited to announce Tyler Bullock as our permanent head women’s basketball coach,” said Merilatt. “Tyler has done a very good job of bringing

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Phillips resigns as WBB Head Coach at D3 Northland College

Northland College Athletic Director, Seamus Gregory, has announced the resignation of Lisa Phillips as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach due to personal reasons.  Phillips was hired on September 1st, 2022 and led the LumberJills to an 8-14 overall record in the 2022-23 season.  “We would like to thank Coach Phillips for her hard work and

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South Alabama announces change in leadership for Women’s Basketball Program

South Alabama Athletic Director Dr. Joel Erdmann announced a change in leadership in the women’s basketball program, relieving Terry Fowler of his duties as head coach of the program on Wednesday. “Terry has served the University with distinction and always operated with the well-being of his student-athletes at the forefront of his actions,” Erdmann said. “He has positively impacted

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Coppolino steps down as WBB Head Coach at George Fox

Michael Coppolino has stepped down as head coach of the George Fox University women’s basketball program.  Named the fifth head coach in program history since George Fox joined the NAIA in 1981, Coppolino compiled a 51-36 record in four seasons. Hired on April 26, 2019, he directed the Bruins to an 11-5 Northwest Conference mark

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Pepperdine’s Dowling steps down as Head Coach

After four seasons as the head coach of the Pepperdine women’s basketball program, Kristen Dowling has announced her departure from the program. “I want to thank Kristen for her commitment and dedication to our women’s basketball program for the past four years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” said Director of Athletics Steve Potts. Dowling’s first

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WEEK 16: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the fourth season that WHoopDirt.com

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Christy Martin Steps Down as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 Saint Martin’s

After six seasons at the helm of the Saint Martin’s University women’s basketball program, Head Coach Christy Martin announced her resignation from the post for personal health reasons following the team’s season finale, a victory over Northwest Nazarene University. The Saints finished the season with a 6-12 GNAC record (9th place) and 10-16 overall record. “In my more

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