McKendree University Director of Athletics Chuck Brueggemann announced the hiring of Kari Kerkhoff as head women’s basketball coach on Wednesday. She replaces former head coach Melissa Ringhausen, who stepped down from her position on March 3 after 18 seasons with the program to serve as full-time Associate Director of Athletics. "We’re very excited to have
Naismith Coach of the Year Finalists
Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year Finalists By Atlanta Tipoff Club on March 18, 2015 in Press Release AURIEMMA, BANGHART, SEMRAU AND STALEY NAMED FINALISTS FOR 2015 NAISMITH WOMEN’S COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD ATLANTA (March 18, 2015) – Geno Auriemma (Connecticut) and Dawn Staley (South Carolina), finalists a year ago, are among
Bemidji State and Curfman mutually agree to part ways
Bemidji State University and its Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mike Curfman have mutually decided to part ways. Curfman will not return to lead the program for the 2015-16 season, wrapping up a decade-long career at BSU. “I am thankful for Bemidji State University and have enjoyed my 10 years here, but I look forward to
Rainbolt resigns at Southern Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced the resignation of Rusty Rainbolt as head women’s basketball coach at Southern Arkansas, effective immediately. Rainbolt steps down from his post at SAU in order to pursue personal interests in his hometown of Sweetwater, Texas where he will assume the role of Girl’s Athletic Coordinator
HOT: Oletzke not renewed at Illinois Springfield
Director of Athletics Kim Pate has announced that the contract of University of Illinois Springfield head women’s basketball coach Chad Oletzke will not be renewed. The position had been held by Oletzke for the previous three seasons. Oletzke finishes his career as Prairie Star head coach with an overall record of 19-59 with an 8-46
Clayton State removes Coleman’s interim tag
Clayton State University and Director of Athletics Tim Duncan have announced that Kaleena Coleman, after serving in an interim capacity this season, has been named to the permanent position of head women’s basketball coach effective immediately. A fixture in Laker women’s basketball for the last 12 years, Coleman has been a part of the most
HOT: Ohio’s Boldon inks five-year extension
Ohio women’s basketball head coach Bob Boldon has signed a five-year contract extension through 2020, Ohio Athletic Director Jim Schaus announced today. "I am elated to announce a contract extension for Bob Boldon," Schaus said. "It is well deserved. Bob has lead one of the most pronounced turnarounds in college basketball this year. He has
HOT: Florida extends Butler through 2019
Florida women’s basketball head coach Amanda Butler has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2019 season, Athletics Director Jeremy Foley announced Wednesday. Butler is the second-winningest coach in program history. The Gators have averaged 19 wins per season during Butler’s eight-year tenure at her alma mater and earned a postseason berth seven times. Florida,
HOT: Roos gets extension at Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics D. Christopher Kingston has announced a two-year contract extension for head women’s basketball coach Jennifer Roos. Roos’ contract now runs through May 1, 2019. "We are pleased to offer Jennifer Roos this contract extension, as our commitment to her and trust in how she leads the women’s basketball
Nebraska Kearney parts ways with Chaney
Nebraska Kearney and head women’s basketball coach Kevin Chaney have agreed to part ways, it was announced today by Athletics Director Dr. Paul Plinske. Chaney, the sixth head coach in the program’s 46-year history, recently completed his fifth season at the helm. UNK went 12-17 in 2014-15, finishing 11th in the MIAA (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics