Ripon College announced that it has selected Lauren Johnson as the third women’s basketball coach in the 38-year history of the program. Johnson will take the reins of a team that finished last season 10-13 last season, including a 9-9 mark in the Midwest Conference. Johnson comes to Ripon after spending the last year as
UTPA adds assistant
The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday that Hannah Burleson, who was a student assistant at Lamar University under new Broncs head coach Larry Tidwell last season, is now a Broncs women’s basketball assistant coach. This past season, Burleson helped the Cardinals to a 22-11 record (12-6 Southland) and
McChester named HC @ Claffin
Claflin University officially announced to the community its choice to continue the “winning tradition,” in the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The University named Deont’a McChester to lead the women’s program, and named Scott Monarch as head men’s basketball coach. Coach McChester, a Flint MI, native, thanked all of the people at the university for
St. Andrews Hires Coach
St. Andrews University Director of Athletics Glenn Batten has announced the hiring of former SAU assistant basketball coach Brooke Johnson as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Lady Knights. Prior to Johnson’s position at St. David’s School as Head Varsity Basketball Coach, Johnson assisted on the coaching staffs at East Carolina, UNC Asheville,
Wallis named HC @ Concordia (TX)
Concordia University Texas Director of Athletics Stan Bonewitz announced on Thursday, May 9 the hiring of Matt Wallis as head women’s basketball coach. He comes to Concordia after spending four seasons as the head coach of the women’s program at Schreiner. “I am really excited to welcome Matt Wallis to our CTX family,” said Bonewitz.
Self named assistant at Radford
Brett Self was announced as the latest hire Monday morning for Radford University head coach Mike McGuire’s women’s basketball coaching staff. “Brett is a young, passionate coach I have known for a few years now,” McGuire said. “I have watched him on the road over the past three years and admired his work ethic. He
St. Joe’s (IN) names new head coach
Saint Joseph’s College and Director of Athletics Bill Massoels have announced that Steve Harold has accepted the position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Harold will serve at the program’s 10th head coach in SJC history. “This was an extensive search, featuring 100 applicants,” said Director of Athletics Massoels. “Steve’s credentials are impeccable and his tireless
NW Missouri names Smith head coach
Northwest Missouri State Director of Athletics Mel Tjeerdsma announced the hiring of Michael Smith as the seventh head coach in the history of Northwest women’s basketball. “I would like to thank President Jasinski and Athletic Director Mel Tjeerdsma for this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Bearcat Nation,” Smith said. “I was blessed to be a
Wilson resigns at E. New Mexico
— Eastern New Mexico University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lindsey Wilson has announced her resignation, after a successful two-year stint at the helm of the program. She guided Eastern to back-to-back appearances in the Lone Star Conference tournament, after a seven-year hiatus from postseason play. In two seasons at ENMU, Wilson compiled 17 wins, which
Nicolais Completes YSU’s Staff
Youngstown State head women’s basketball coach John Barnes has completed his staff with the hiring of John Nicolais, a highly successful assistant coach at the Division II level for 10 seasons. Nicolais (pronounced NICK-oh-lay) comes to Youngstown after helping Drury University to 101 wins over the past five seasons. He also spent five years at