Another small college in financial trouble will close, as D3 Rosemont College will merge with Villanova in 2027. Extracurricular activities will continue at Rosemont until then (assuming this means athletics – no clarification here yet). Villanova did the same thing with former D3 member Cabrini University back in 2024. Here’s the official release announcing the
Wilson out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at SMU
SMU Director of Athletics Damon Evans has announced a change in leadership for the Mustang women’s basketball program. “We appreciate Toyelle (Wilson) and her staff for their dedication and positive impact on SMU, our student-athletes and our women’s basketball program over the past four seasons,” said Evans. “Their commitment to integrity and the well-being of our student-athletes has been
Jhasmin Player named Women’s Basketball Coach at University of the Incarnate Word
The University of the Incarnate Word Athletic Director Richard Duran announced the hiring of Jhasmin Player as the new Women’s Basketball Head Coach. Player comes to UIW after three seasons as the associate head coach at Oklahoma State University (2022-2025). She brings with her nearly 15 years of coaching experience. “We are very excited to welcome Coach Player
Kostas named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Missouri
University of Missouri women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper has hired Kenzie Kostas to her staff as an assistant coach, the program announced. Kostas, who previously played under Harper at Missouri State comes to the Tigers after spending the past three seasons on staff with the Lady Bears. “Kenzie will be a strong asset for
Western Michigan University Names Kate Achter as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the hiring of Kate Achter as the new head coach of the WMU women’s basketball program. Achter, a proven program builder, is responsible for the largest turnaround in program history at Loyola Chicago, going from 2-28 to 18-12, and at Detroit Mercy, taking a 1-29 team
Pollari resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 Wayne State College
Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki has announced that Brent Pollari has submitted his resignation as head women’s basketball coach at Wayne State College. In seven seasons on the Wildcat bench, Pollari (paul – uh – rye) produced records of 75-103 overall and 50-94 in NSIC games including marks of 11-16 and 8-14 (10th place) in
Mount Vernon Nazarene Women’s Basketball Coach Amanda Short resigns
After ten seasons at the helm of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball program, Amanda Short has resigned as head coach. “We are very thankful for Amanda’s 10 years of service to our MVNU women’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics, Chip Wilson. “It has been a pleasure to work with her, and it
Rocky Lamar retires as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Bethel College
When Bethel College needed a women’s basketball coach in 2023, Hall of Famer Rocky Lamar stepped up. Now, after two impactful seasons, he’s retiring once again—this time from the Thresher bench. One of the most decorated coaches in NAIA history, Lamar built a legendary career at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Over 36 seasons, he guided the Pioneers to
Fletcher named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Louisiana Monroe
Scotty Fletcher, who led Pearl River Community College to three MACCC State Championships and four consecutive 20-win seasons, has been named the 11th head coach of ULM women’s basketball, Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced on Friday (March 28). Fletcher will be formally introduced at a press conference Monday morning at 11 a.m. inside Fant-Ewing Coliseum. “I am thrilled for our ULM women’s basketball
Former Houston Head Coach Ronald Hughey joins Virginia Women’s Basketball Staff
Virginia head women’s basketball coach, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, announced Friday (March 28) the hiring of Ronald Hughey as an assistant coach. Hughey joins the Cavalier staff following an 11-year stint as head coach at Houston. “I couldn’t be more excited to announce the addition of Ronald Hughey to my staff,” Agugua-Hamilton said. “I have known Hughey