Having led his teams to six conference championships and seven NCAA Tournament appearances as a head coach, Jeff Dow has been named the eighth head women’s basketball coach in Southeastern Louisiana University history, SLU Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Tuesday. Dow’s hiring is pending the approval of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors.
Pingeton selected to lead Wisconsin Badger Women’s Basketball program
Robin Pingeton, who led Missouri to 10 postseason appearances – including four NCAA Tournaments – over the past 15 seasons, has been hired to lead the Wisconsin women’s basketball program, UW Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh announced. Pingeton, a Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalist in both 2017 and 2018, is one of just 14 “Power Four” conference
St. Francis (PA) making the move from D1 to D3
Just weeks after winning the NEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, St. Francis (PA) has announced that they are headed to the D3 level. This is eerily similar to the move that Hartford made back in 2021. Here’s the official statement from St. Francis: Today, Saint Francis University announced a decision by its Board of Trustees that directs the president and
Southern Miss hires Bilderback as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced the hiring of Missy Bilderback as the Lady Eagles’ fifth head coach. Bilderback, a 2001 graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, returns to her alma mater after two years at ULM. In Monroe, Bilderback did nothing short of the miraculous, taking a program that had won just 17
Santa Clara names Payne as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
A new age for Santa Clara women’s basketball has arrived with the Broncos naming Loree Payne, one of the top young coaches in the nation, as the program’s head coach. Santa Clara Director of Athletics Heather M. Owen made the announcement on Monday. Santa Clara will officially welcome Payne as the team’s head coach at a welcome
McKeown Announces Retirement as Northwestern’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Conclusion of 2025-26 Season
Northwestern Women’s Basketball head coach Joe McKeown, the longest-tenured and winningest head Women’s Basketball coach in Northwestern history, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season after what will mark his 18th season in Evanston and 40th season overall as a head coach. “Seventeen years ago on a golf course in
Lyles resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at FGCU
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Chelsea Lyles has announced she is stepping down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles. “Over the past 17 years as an Eagle, I have made unforgettable memories, learned big lessons, experienced the joy of success and the mantle of leadership. I have so much gratitude for the people that made my time
Booker will not return as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Trevecca Nazarene
Trevecca Nazarene University Athletic Director Mark Elliott has announced women’s basketball head coach Karen Booker, who recently completed her third season with the Trojans, will not return next season. Of the coaching change, Athletic Director Mark Elliott said, “There are a lot of components when evaluating the success and direction of our athletic programs. While this decision is very difficult, it’s important to acknowledge the on-court success
Feldhaus named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Morehead State
A Kentucky native who has already developed a winning career, Ashton Feldhaus, has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Morehead State. Feldhaus, a native of Richmond, Ky., is the 13th head coach in MSU program history. An introductory press conference is set for Noon ET on Thursday, March 27 in the South lobby of the
South Carolina assistant Winston Gandy takes over as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon hired one of the most sought-after coaches in the country, a nationally renowned recruiter, an elite talent developer and a reigning national champion to be the next leader of its women’s basketball program. Winston Gandy, an assistant coach for 2024 national champion South Carolina, will take over the Lopes program. Gandy’s college stops have