Courtesy: David Plati, Associate AD/Sports Information Release: March 28, 2016 JR Payne, who led Santa Clara University to its first winning record since 2008, has been named the eighth head women’s basketball coach in University of Colorado history, athletic director Rick George announced Monday. She has signed a five-year contract and the hire will become official pending
BREAKING: Kenny Brooks Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Dr. Timothy D. Sands, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock and the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced Monday that Kenny Brooks has formally accepted an offer to become Virginia Tech’s head women’s coach. Brooks will be officially introduced at an 11 a.m. press conference on Wednesday. “Today is an exciting day for our women’s
BREAKING: Lori Gear McBride Relieved of Duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vermont
Lori Gear McBride has been relieved of her duties as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Vermont after six seasons leading the program with an overall record of 46-134. Assistant coach Courtnay Pilypaitis will serve as interim head coach. “I want to thank Dr. Corran for affording me the opportunity to be the women’s basketball
Vote of Confidence for Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Bollant
Illinois AD Josh Whitman sent the following letter announcing his support for women’s basketball coach Matt Bollant and his coaching staff:
Head Coach Dawn Brown to Appeal Termination by Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Brown was terminated from her position earlier today. She has released the following statement: Today, my athletic director, Mr. Ashley Robinson, notified me that my employment as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M University has been terminated for cause, effective immediately. This decision was based
Iona Signs Five-Year Contract With Billi Godsey
Iona College is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year contract by women’s basketball head coach Billi Godsey through the 2020-21 season. “The Iona community and Gael Nation are proud to have Coach Godsey remain the leader of the Iona women’s basketball program,” said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. “After winning our first-ever
BREAKING: Ronda Hubbard Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern director of athletics Jared Bruggeman has announced he has accepted the resignation of women’s basketball coach Ronda Hubbard effective immediately. Associate Head Coach Ronnie Ressel has been named the Interim Head Coach for the 2016-17 season as part of this announcement. “I want to thank coach Hubbard for her dedication to the program at Missouri Southern for the past
HOT: Buck Scheel Named Head Coach at Northwest Missouri State
Northwest Missouri State University Director of Athletics Mel Tjeerdsma has announced that Buck Scheel has been named head coach of the Bearcat women’s basketball team. The announcement comes after a nationwide search that included over 100 applicants. A formal press conference to introduce Scheel will be held on Tuesday, March 29, at 11:30 a.m. in the Tower View dining
BREAKING: Virginia Tech Fires Women’s Basketball Coach Dennis Wolff
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Tuesday that Dennis Wolff has been relieved of his coaching duties as head women’s basketball coach. In making the announcement, Babcock indicated a national search for Wolff’s replacement will begin immediately. “I want to thank Coach Wolff for his perseverance and hard work for our university and our basketball program over
Northwest Nazarene Names Holsinger Head Coach
Northwest Nazarene tipped off a new era on the hardwood by introducing Brian Holsinger as the sixth head women’s basketball coach for the Crusaders. “I’m thrilled to be here and excited about this new opportunity,” Holsinger said as he began his first day on campus on Monday. “I’m excited to be part of the amazing