Story courtesy Mercer Athletics Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced that 26-year collegiate coaching veteran Michelle Clark-Heard has been named as the women’s basketball program’s 11th head coach. Clark-Heard makes the move to Middle Georgia after spending the 2023-24 season on the staff at Mississippi State. She has amassed a 252-147 record in 13 seasons as a head
Fairfield’s Thibault-DuDonis signs extension through 2029-30
Fairfield University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Coach Carly has been at the helm of the most historic season in the history of the Fairfield Women’s Basketball program which includes the 2024 MAAC Championship, the team’s first-ever AP Top 25 ranking, and a trip to the NCAA
UCSB’s Henrickson announces retirement
After 38 years of coaching women’s basketball and 27 as a head coach, Bonnie Henrickson has announced her retirement from her position as the head coach of the UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball program. Henrickson led the Gauchos for nine seasons picking up 121 wins, ranking third all-time in program history for wins and winning percentage.
Meier Retires as University of Miami Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Katie Meier announced Thursday that she is retiring as the University of Miami head women’s basketball coach. Meier, who led the Hurricanes for 19 seasons, is the school’s all-time winningest basketball coach (men’s or women’s) with 362 career victories. She led Miami to 11 20-win seasons, 10 NCAA Tournament berths and the program’s first-ever trip
D2 NEWS: Augustana Makes Change in Women’s Basketball Leadership
D2 Augustana University (SD) released the following brief statement on the status of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jillian Flores Bennett: Augustana University has announced on March 20, 2024, that Jillian Flores Bennett will not return as the head coach of the women’s basketball program and Augustana will begin an immediate search for a head coach
Carrillo promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Dominican (IL)
The Dominican University Department of Athletics announced that Tethnie Carrillo will be named the new head women’s basketball coach of the Stars’ program. Carrillo served as the Associate Head Coach this past season. “I would like to thank Dr. John Planek and Dominican University for this great opportunity,” said Carrillo. “I am eager to make a
Harris resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at East Central CC
East Central Community College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Betsy Harris announced her resignation on Monday. “We wish Coach Harris the best in her future endeavors,” said ECCC Director of Athletics Paul Nixon. “Moving forward, ECCC will continue to strive to be a competitive program in this league.” Harris was named head coach on August 1,
Coastal Georgia names Harris as Interim Women’s Basketball Coach
The College of Coastal Georgia Athletics department has named Men’s and Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Corey Harris as the interim Women’s Basketball Head Coach. Harris will look to reenergize a women’s program that went 7-19 overall and 1-15 in conference play during the 2023-24 season. “I am very thankful to have the opportunity to serve as the
Mendez named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Missouri Baptist
Missouri Baptist University Director of Athletics Jeff Fore announced the official appointment of Edgar Mendez as the Spartans’ next head women’s basketball coach. “I am thankful for the opportunity that President Dr. Keith Ross and Athletics Director Jeff Fore have provided me at such a wonderful university,” Mendez said. “I’m extremely excited to compete at a
Alabama A&M’s Richards steps down as WBBnHead Coach
Alabama A&M University Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, announced that a leadership change would be made in women’s basketball as head coach Margaret Richards stepped down to pursue other opportunities. “We are grateful for the dedication and effort that Coach Richards has shown during her tenure with the Alabama A&M University women’s basketball program,” Bryant said.