Kate Peterson Abiad was named the head coach for the Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball program on Friday (April 10), per announcement by Mastodon Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton. Peterson Abiad brings a wealth of Horizon League experience to Fort Wayne. She guided Cleveland State to league titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2010. “We
Moravian Women’s Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk passes away
Moravian University Athletics mourns the passing of legendary Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics Mary Beth Spirk, who passed away on Friday, April 10. Services for Coach Spirk are as follows:A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mary Beth at Saint Theresa 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am. A
Balerio named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Florida
Story Courtesy: John Maxwell, Florida Athletics Florida Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tammi Reiss announced today that the team has hired former Georgia Associate Head Coach Tahnee Balerio (TAWN-ee buh-LAIR-ee-oh) as the Gators’ new associate head coach. In her nearly two decades on the sidelines, Balerio has garnered a reputation for developing some of the best
Hooks Named Alabama Women’s Basketball’s Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Alabama women’s basketball head coach Pauline Love announced the addition of Tyus Hooks as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Thursday. “I’m excited to welcome Tyus Hooks to our staff,” said Love. “Tyus is a relationship builder, an elite evaluator and someone who understands what it takes to recruit and develop high-level players. His energy, work ethic
D3 NEWS: McNeill elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Saint Francis (PA)
Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Jim Brazill has announced Raphael McNeill as the women’s basketball head coach. McNeill served as the acting head coach for the final six games of the 2025-26 season. McNeill becomes the 10th head coach as the team heads into its 39th season in program history, and the first as the Red Flash transition
North Alabama Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of North Alabama women’s basketball head coach Anna Nimz officially announced three familiar faces to her coaching staff Friday with the addition of Leasa Ailshie, Mike Brown and Greg Waters as assistant coaches. All three worked under Nimz at Northwestern State, helping build a one-win program into a Southland Conference contender. This past season, the staff
Millersville hires alum Jennifer Smith as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Story Courtesy Ethan Hulsey, Millsesville Director of Athletic Communications After leading Lock Haven to three consecutive PSAC Eastern Division titles, Jennifer Smith ’02/’04M has returned to Millersville University as its women’s basketball head coach. “We are excited to welcome Coach Smith home to lead the women’s basketball program,” said Millersville Director of Athletics Kate Corcoran. “Jen
Grayer named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Georgia State
Georgia State proudly announces Marcilina Grayer as the Head coach of the women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb and President M. Brian Blake announced on Thursday afternoon. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Marcilina Grayer to lead our women’s basketball program,” Georgia State University President M. Brian Blake said. “I look forward to the energy and success that coach
Pierce resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Niagara
After 11 years as Niagara University’s head women’s basketball coach, Jada Pierce has announced that she is stepping down from the position. “I want to thank Jada for her unwavering commitment to Niagara University,” Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray said. “I am grateful for the integrity and leadership that Jada, and her staff, have exuded for more
Fulks agrees to restructured contract at Marshall
Marshall Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald J. Harrison announced on Friday that Marshall Women’s Basketball head coach Juli Fulks has agreed to a new contract to remain as the leader of the Herd. “We are absolutely thrilled to retain Coach Juli Fulks and finalize a restructured agreement that positions her to remain in Kelly Green for years to come,”