It was a matter of time, University of Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder said of her quest for milestone victory No. 270 leading the Hawkeyes. And on a record-setting Monday, it took all 40 minutes before Iowa sealed a 90-84 win over pesky Northwestern on Mediacom Court inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The win was the 19th
Harmon to Step Down Following 2013-14 Season
—Southern Virginia University Athletic Director Scott Y. Doxey today announced that after 15 years at the helm of the women’s basketball program, Mike Harmon has decided to step down from his head coaching post following the 2013-14 season. Harmon will continue to serve at the university as a physical education instructor and in other capacities
#300 for Assumption’s Phayre
Assumption College head coach Kerry Phayre won her 300th game as the Assumption College women’s basketball head coach as the Hounds defeated American International by a 55-47 final in Northeast-10 Conference play on Saturday. Under her direction, the Hounds have reached the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinals on five occasions, including the 2010-11 and 2012-2013 seasons
Tilley Earns 600th Win
St. Norbert College coach Connie Tilley became the 13th coach in NCAA Division III women’s basketball history to reach 600 career wins as the Green Knights rolled to a 73-48 win over Beloit College in a Midwest Conference game at Flood Arena. Tilley reached the achievement in her hometown in her first attempt at the
Moravian’s Spirk wins #500
Moravian College head women’s basketball coach Mary Beth Spirk has celebrated a number of memorable victories during her 27-year career in Bethlehem, but this one will never be forgotten. The Greyhounds (13-2) defeated Drew University 58-44 in a Landmark Conference road game on Wednesday night to give Spirk her 500th career win, making the veteran
Change at Wilson College (PA)
The Wilson College Athletic Department announced Jared Trulear as the new head women’s basketball coach. Trulear spent the previous two seasons as the assistant coach for the Phoenix. "I am truly excited to become the head coach of the Wilson College women’s basketball program," said Trulear. I have always had aspirations to build a basketball
300th win for Palm Beach State’s Ruffo
Palm Beach State gave head coach Kris Ruffo her 300th career victory this past Saturday afternoon on the road as they defeated conference rival St. Pete 70-57. The Panthers started slow as they trailed at the half 32-26. Palm Beach State finally caught the host school with about 14 minutes to go in the game
S. Carolina Assistant McCray Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
South Carolina women’s basketball assistant coach Nikki McCray announced today that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has begun treatment and will continue to coach through the season, as possible. McCray learned of the diagnosis in November, and doctors indicate that it is treatable. "This will definitely be a challenge, but I am
Strong Gets Career Win No. 800
In a career full of sometimes thrilling, often entertaining and occasionally record-breaking victories, the 800th of Mike Strong’s storied career was one of the more anticlimactic ones. Strong became the first head coach in NCAA Division III women’s basketball history to reach 800 career victories as his University of Scranton Lady Royals pulled away early
Former Crown College coach arrested
According to the Duluth News Tribune, former Crown College head coach Ryan Paul Chmielewski was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. He will make his first court appearance Friday. His bail is set at $100,000. You can read the full story here: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/288328/?ut… Stay with