Jane Albright, who has spent 33 years as a Division I head coach including the past nine at Nevada, announced her retirement today, effective at the end of this season. “I have truly been blessed to have coached this great game for 40 years. The relationships I have built with players, staffs, athletic departments, fans
Randy Gipson to retire as Northeastern State Women’s Basketball Coach
After 18 seasons guiding the Northeastern State University women’s basketball program, head coach Randy Gipson will be announcing his retirement from coaching on Wednesday, March 1. Gipson has compiled a career coaching record of 605 wins against 282 losses (.682). He was 315-205 at NSU, and heading into the 2016-17 season, was ranked as the 33rd winningest
Saint Martin’s University’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tim Healy Retires
Saint Martin’s University’s women’s basketball head coach Tim Healy has announced his retirement from the program after serving 22 years in the position. About a month ago, Healy shared his intent on retiring from coaching at the end of this season with Saint Martin’s Athletic Director Bob Grisham and University President Roy Heynderickx. Said Healy, “I
Jean Willi Announces Retirement as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bridgewater College
It’s the end of an era at Bridgewater College. After spending parts of five decades on campus, Bridgewater head women’s basketball coach Jean Willi has announced her retirement after 21 seasons at the helm of the Eagles program. “You know, I just feel like it’s time,” Willi said of her decision to step away from
HOT: Sheila Green Gerding Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Minot State
Longtime Minot State University head women’s basketball coach Sheila Green Gerding announced Monday she is stepping down from her position with the university to spend more time with family. The announcement ends Green Gerding’s 22-year career at Minot State. She is the school’s all-time leader in wins with 360. “Twenty five years ago being a
BREAKING: Rob Cross Fired as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Murray State
Murray State University Director of Athletics Allen Ward announced that Rob Cross will not return for a 10th season at the helm of the Women’s Basketball program. “This was a very difficult decision as I think the world of Rob and his family,” said Ward. “He’s a class act and I’m grateful for his service
Winthrop parts ways with suspended Head Coach Kevin Cook
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Suspended Winthrop coach Kevin Cook is no longer with the school. Eagles athletic director Ken Halpin said Friday that the university and Cook have “agreed mutually and amicably to part ways.” Cook was suspended last month for what the school said was a personnel matter. Assistant Lynette Woodard has been
Alice Mullen Steps Down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Nichols College
Nichols College women’s basketball head coach Alice Mullen has announced her resignation to assume a full-time role in the Sport Management Department at the college. Mullen guided the Bison to a pair of Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) playoff appearance during her five seasons behind the bench. She saw three student-athletes – Hayley Zophin, Amber Litwinko,
Rhodes College Head Women’s Basketball Matt Dean Resigns
Rhodes College Athletic Director Jeff Cleanthes has announced that Lynx Head Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Dean, will step down from his duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the completion of the 2016-17 season. Dean will continue to serve in his role as the Assistant Athletic Director and oversee the Bryan Campus Life Center and
Southern Miss Head Coach Joye Lee-McNelis Taking Leave of Absence Due to Personal Health Matter
The University of Southern Mississippi’s women’s basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis announced that she will be taking a leave of absence due to personal health reasons for an unspecified amount of time. Late last week, Coach McNelis was hospitalized for chest discomfort and tests revealed a small mass in the upper left lobe of McNelis’ lung.