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Tucker out at Clafin

Claflin University has decided to move in a different direction in terms of leadership for both its men’s and women’s basketball programs. "I personally want to thank Coach Ron Woodard and Coach Tiffany Tucker for their contributions to the University as the men’s and women’s head coach, respectively. I wish them well in their future

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Johnson Steps Down at Ripon

After 23 seasons as Ripon College Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Julie Johnson will step down from her role to become full-time Athletic Director. Johnson is Ripon College’s all-time winningest coach with an overall record of 303-237 (.561). This past season, she became just the fourth Midwest Conference coach to reach the 300 win plateau, while

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OFFICIAL: Houston named HC @ SWCC

I mentioned this as a rumor earlier in the week. Just wanted to pass along the official press release now that it is official… Southwestern Community College (SWCC) has announced Addae Houston of Cameron, MO as the Spartans’ next head women’s basketball coach and residence hall coordinator. Houston completed a bachelor’s degree in social science

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Lindley resigns at NNU

Northwest Nazarene University Athletic Director Bill Rapp announced today that Kelli Lindley has accepted the position of Associate Athletic Director for the Crusaders. Lindley will transition into the position, made available by the approaching retirement of Associate Athletic Director Barb Robertson in June, over the next three months and has resigned as the Head Women’s

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CVCC’s Edwards to retire

Buccaneers Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tommy Edwards tearfully announced his retirement to his basketball team at an end of the year banquet last night. Edwards sits as the only coach in the four year history of the CVCC Women’s Basketball program. He has gone 82-30 in his 4 years and has had a winning season

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HOT: Niebling resigns at St. Mike’s

Saint Michael’s College women’s basketball head coach Jennifer Niebling announced her resignation on Monday. In Niebling’s 10 seasons at the helm of the program, the Purple Knights posted 121 victories while qualifying seven times for the Northeast-10 Conference Championship. The plan to fill the vacated position moving forward will be determined early next week. "It

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Riehl promoted to HC @ SEU

St. Edward’s Athletic Director Debbie Taylor announced Monday that J.J. Riehl has been named the head coach for the women’s basketball team, effective immediately. Riehl served as the interim head coach for the 2012-2013 season. “I am very pleased to announce J.J. Riehl’s promotion from interim coach to head coach of the women’s basketball program.”

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Boyer Receives Extension @ Ark. St.

Arkansas State University has announced that women’s basketball coach Brian Boyer has been given a two-year contract extension. ASU athletic director Terry Mohajir announced Thursday that Boyer’s contract has been extended through the 2014-15 season. Boyer just completed his 14th season as ASU head coach with a 15-15 overall record and a second-place finish in

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College of the Ozarks Coaching Changes

Al Waller, Athletic Director at College of the Ozarks, has announced that Coach George Wilson is stepping down after a successful career coaching women’s basketball. Wilson recorded 447 wins against only 89 losses in his Bobcat career. And this season he reached the 1,000 victory plateau if you add his high school record. Wilson coached

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LeForce Announces Retirement

After a coaching career that has spanned seven decades, Alan LeForce has announced his retirement as the Coastal Carolina women’s basketball coach. LeForce ends his 30-year collegiate head coaching career with a 467-406 overall record, including a 228-227 record on the Chanticleer sideline. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.