Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller and women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant have come to a mutual decision that Merchant will step down as the program’s head coach, effective immediately. Associate head coach Dean Lockwood will serve as interim head coach while a national coaching search is conducted. “We are grateful to Coach Suzy Merchant for her
Kemper named WBB Head Coach at Central Arkansas
A familiar face has been hired as the new University of Central Arkansas women’s basketball head coach, according to UCA director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague. Tony Kemper was named the head coach of the Sugar Bears on Friday. Kemper has been the head coach at Marshall University since 2017 but is a recognizable face
Hodgins Promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at USF
USF women’s basketball assistant coach Kaitlyn Hodgins, who has just finished her first season with the team, was promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach, the program announced earlier today. “Kaitlyn is a rising star in the coaching world which made this one of the easiest decisions I had to make this season,” said Sioux
Plaisance steps down as Nicholls Women’s Basketball Head Coach
After 15 seasons, DoBee Plaisance has stepped down from her position as head coach of the Nicholls State University women’s basketball team, Nicholls Athletics Director Jonathan Terrell announced Thursday. The resignation will be effective on April 30. “We are so grateful for all that DoBee has done for the women’s basketball program and for her commitment to
Providence; Crowley mutually agree to part ways
It was announced today [Mar. 7] that Providence College and women’s basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley have mutually agreed to part ways. Crowley recently completed his seventh season on the sidelines with the Friars. “I have tremendous respect for Jim as a person, father, husband and coach,” Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. “I want to thank Jim
Williams Steps Down as ULM Women’s Head Basketball Coach
ULM Athletics Director John Hartwell announced Tuesday, March 7 that Brooks Donald Williams will step down from her position as head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately. A national search will begin immediately to replace Williams. “I want to thank Brooks Donald Williams for leading our women’s basketball program over the last four seasons,” Hartwell said. “ULM has a rich tradition in
Clark-Heard out as WBB Head Coach at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham announced on Tuesday that women’s basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard will not return. A national search for the next Cincinnati women’s basketball coach will begin immediately. “I want to thank Coach Clark-Heard for her dedication to our women’s basketball program over the last five years,” Cunningham said. “We appreciate all
Beal out at NAIA College of Idaho
The College of Idaho Vice President of Athletics Reagan Rossi has announced a change in leadership for the women’s basketball program. Janis Beal recently finished her fifth season with the women’s basketball program. She guided the Yotes to four berths in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Tournament and coached five all-CCC selections. Her team has been a
Burke steps down as WBB Head Coach at Bryant
Bryant University head women’s basketball coach Mary Burke has announced her decision to step down to pursue other opportunities. “I want to thank coach Burke for all that she has done for the women’s basketball program at Bryant University,” said Vice President, Athletics and Recreation Bill Smith. “Her commitment to Bryant for more than three
Moore, Xavier mutually part ways
Xavier Athletics and Head Coach Melanie Moore have mutually agreed to part ways, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today. “We appreciate Melanie and her staff for their work the last four years. Melanie led the program in a first-class manner, navigated her team through Covid and always focused on what was best for the