Denise Bierly, who coached and won more than 60 percent of the program’s 1,377 games over a celebrated 31-year career, has announced her retirement as Eastern Connecticut State University’s head women’s basketball coach. For over three decades, Bierly led the Warriors to 15 post-season tournaments and 13 seasons of 20 or more wins in 30
McNeese does not renew contract of Women’s Basketball Coach Lynn Kennedy
McNeese Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced on Thursday that McNeese will not renew the contract of Cowgirls’ basketball head coach Lynn Kennedy, who just completed the fourth and final year of his deal. Said Schroyer: “I really appreciate Coach Kennedy’s efforts in leading our women’s basketball program over the last four years. He’s
Hughey resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Houston
University of Houston Vice President for Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Thursday that Women’s Basketball Head Coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons. “Houston, Mrs. Chizer, Dr. Khator, Eddie Nuñez and all my former players and coworkers, thank you. I appreciate and love you,” Hughey said. During Hughey’s tenure, the Cougars posted a 140-195 overall record, including
Auburn fires Women’s Basketball Head Coach Johnnie Harris
Auburn University has fired head women’s basketball coach Johnnie Harris. The school released the following statement this afternoon: Auburn is making a leadership change with its women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Thursday. “After a thorough review of our women’s basketball program, I have made the difficult decision that a leadership change
Morehead State announces National Search for next Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Morehead State Athletics has announced it will begin a national search for its next head women’s basketball coach. Chris Palmer, who served as the interim head coach for the 2024-25 season, will not be retained as the full-time head coach. “We are grateful for the leadership and dedication Chris Palmer has shown in his role as interim
UMass Lowell parts ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Denise King
UMass Lowell Athletics announced the departure of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Denise King on Wednesday after four seasons leading the River Hawks. King guided the team to three America East Playoff appearances and coached seven All-Conference selections. She spent three seasons as an assistant coach before being named the program’s ninth head coach. “I want to thank
Evangel’s Middleton announces retirement
Evangel University head women’s basketball coach Jim Middleton announced his retirement after more than 35 years on the sidelines and the past two seasons leading the Valor. The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee led the Evangel women’s program the last two seasons into a new conference. He added to his win total by going
Parker resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Southwestern College
Southwestern College announced head women’s basketball coach Chardonnae Parker has resigned. “I want to thank Coach Parker for her dedication to our women’s basketball program and the college,” said Matt O’Brien, Southwestern College athletic director. “We appreciate Coach Parker’s contributions and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Parker spent two seasons at the helm of the
Central Oklahoma announces coaching change in Women’s Basketball program
The University of Central Oklahoma athletics department announced Wednesday a change in leadership with the women’s basketball program, parting ways with head women’s coach Emma Andrews after three seasons. Central Oklahoma went 27-57 in three seasons under Andrews’ leadership, making a postseason appearance in 2023 before missing the conference tournament in each of the last two seasons. “I want to
Owsley out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines Athletics has announced a leadership change for its men’s and women’s basketball programs. The university will immediately begin a national search for new head coaches. “We deeply appreciate the dedication and impact that Eric Glenn and Jeri Owsley have had on our student-athletes and basketball programs,” said David Crum, Director of Athletics at South Dakota Mines. “Both