Georgia Southern University Director of Athletics Jared Benko and head women’s basketball coach Anita Howard have come to a mutual agreement that a change of leadership in the women’s basketball program has been made. “I would like to thank Anita Howard for her contributions to our women’s basketball program over the past five seasons,” Benko said. “We are grateful
UT Southern’s Evans announces retirement
The University of Tennessee Southern proudly honors the remarkable career and announces the retirement of Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Billy Evans, effective July 1, 2024. Beginning his tenure when the institution was known as Martin Methodist College (MMC), which transitioned to UT Southern following its acquisition by the University of Tennessee in July 2021, Coach
OFFICIAL: Clemson, WBB Head Coach Butler part ways
Following-up on a report form earlier today… Clemson has made the move official – they have parted ways with Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amanda Butler. Here’s the statement that they released: Clemson Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced that Amanda Butler will not return as head coach of the women’s basketball program. In six seasons,
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Haney named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown has officially removed the interim tag from head coach Darnell Harney, and named him as the permanent head coach. The school teased the move last night: They made it official today by updating the first paragraph of Haney’s bio on their website: Darnell Haney came to the Hilltop for the 2023-24 season as the
UMBC does not renew the contract of WBB Head Coach Johnetta Hayes
UMBC will not renew the contract of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Johnetta Hayes. “We would like to thank Johnetta for her service and commitment to UMBC women’s basketball and we wish her success moving forward,” said Director of Athletics Brian Barrio. Hayes served as UMBC’s head coach since the 2019-20 season and posted a 39-81 record.
Smith no longer Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Cornell
Dr. Nicki Moore, the Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education, announced Monday that there will be a change in leadership of the Cornell Women’s Basketball team, effective immediately. Dayna Smith, the longest tenured coach in the Ivy League and the program leader in career wins, has spent the past 21 years directing the program.
Elzy relieved of duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Kentucky
Kyra Elzy, head coach of the University of Kentucky women’s basketball team, has been relieved of duties, Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Monday. Elzy has been head coach of the Wildcats since November, 2020, when Matthew Mitchell resigned. Her four seasons as head coach were highlighted by winning the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament championship. Elzy
Ard out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Utah State
Following last night’s 85-49 loss to Boise State in the Mountain West Tournament, Utah State head coach Kayla Ard informed the media at the post game presser that she had just been fired. Ard had spent the past four seasons as the women’s basketball coach at USU, where she went 24-90 (.211), including a 5-25
Gardner resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Mercer
While showcasing a career in Macon that has spanned nearly 1-1/2 decades and includes nearly 250 career victories at the helm of Mercer’s women’s basketball program, Susie Gardner informed her team on Saturday morning that she has resigned her position as head coach to pursue other coaching opportunities. “I would like to thank Mercer University, specifically President
UAH Women’s Basketball Head Coach Lemmond announces resignation
University of Alabama in Huntsville women’s basketball head coach Andrea Lemmond announced her resignation on Friday after 10 seasons at the helm of the program. “We are grateful for Coach Lemmond’s contributions to UAH Women’s Basketball and to our athletic department,” UAH Director of Athletics Dr. Cade Smith said. “The assistant coaches and student athletes that she brought