Director of Athletics Laurel Hosmer has announced that Courtney Boyd has been named the ninth head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program. Boyd will be formally introduced at a press conference and welcome reception on Monday, April 14 at 9 a.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The event is free and open to the public and will also be streamed
Hartzell named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Rider
Rider University Director of Athletics Don Harnum has announced the hiring of Jackie Hartzell as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Hartzell becomes the 20th head coach in the history of the program and sixth in the Division I era. “I am honored and humbled to be named the head coach at Rider University,” said Hartzell.
D2 Academy of Art University Announces Discontinuation of Intercollegiate Sports Programs
Academy of Art University announced the decision to discontinue its intercollegiate sports programs at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision comes after months of deliberation about how the university can use its resources to best serve the greatest number of students, many of whom attend the university in a remote or hybrid
Shoemaker elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bethel College (KS)
Bethel College has announced the hiring of Jara Shoemaker as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Shoemaker, who served as an assistant coach for the Threshers during the 2024-25 season, will take over for head coach Rocky Lamar. A Kansas native, Shoemaker is a graduate of Minneapolis High School. She went on to play two
Oregon Tech’s Poetsch announces retirement
After nearly two decades as a key member of the Oregon Tech athletic department, longtime coach and administrator, Paul Poetsch, has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2024-25 basketball season. “It’s been my honor to have worked with the unbelievable men and women basketball players over the past 16 years at OIT,” Poestch said. “I
Jolly resigns as WBB Head Coach at D2 Georgia College & State University
Georgia College & State University Director of Athletics Wendell Staton announced Friday (April 4) that head women’s basketball coach Ross Jolly has resigned, effective June 2. “We appreciate the contributions that Ross has made to our University and wish his family all the best moving forward,” said Staton “Our program has had holistic success and this year
Woods named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Norfolk State
Following a national coaching search, Norfolk State University announced on Friday that Jermaine Woods will become the seventh head coach of the school’s women’s basketball program, pending Board of Visitors approval. A proven leader with experience at several Power Four institutions, Woods will take over the reins of a distinguished group that produced 30 wins
Florida Gulf Coast hires Harmon as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The championship legacy of Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball team is secured with Raina Harmon from the University of Iowa signing on as FGCU’s head coach. “It’s a great day for FGCU to welcome Raina Harmon to the Nest as the next leader of our women’s basketball program,” said Colin Hargis, FGCU director of athletics.
Pizzotti named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at DePaul
Jill M. Pizzotti was named the sixth head coach of the DePaul Women’s Basketball program on April 3, 2025 after serving on staff for 14 seasons including 11 as associate head coach. Pizzotti most recently stepped in as Interim Head Coach of the Blue Demons for the 2024-25 season. Pizzotti is a veteran leader with
Killion named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at American
American University Director of Athletics and Recreation JM Caparro has announced the hiring of Kelly Killion as the next head coach of the Eagles’ women’s basketball program. A respected leader with a proven track record as both a coach and former standout player, Killion brings a wealth of experience and a winning pedigree to the