A rising star in the collegiate coaching ranks, Bridgette Mitchell will take over the reins of the Fordham women’s basketball program as its next head coach, it was announced on Friday by Athletic Director Ed Kull. “I am thrilled and honored to become the next head women’s basketball coach of Fordham University!” said Mitchell. “I believe in
Pitt hires Verdi as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced Tory Verdi as the 10th head coach in Pitt women’s basketball history Friday morning. Verdi will be officially introduced as the next head coach of the Pitt women’s basketball team at a press conference Friday afternoon (12 p.m.) at the Petersen Events Center. A live stream of Friday’s press conference
Oesterle out at Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Central Michigan
Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan and Central Michigan Athletics has announced a change of leadership in its women’s basketball program. Heather Oesterle will not return as head coach and a national search for the program’s next head coach begins immediately. “Heather Oesterle has been an integral part of the most historic run
Haden named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University has hired Hana Haden as its new head women’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Mike Leeder announced Thursday afternoon. Haden comes to Georgia Southwestern from Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, Mo., where she led the women’s basketball program for five seasons. During her tenure at MACC, Haden accumulated an overall record of 118-36
Idaho, WBB Head Coach Newlee mutually agree to part ways
The University of Idaho and women’s basketball coach Jon Newlee have mutually agreed to part ways, Athletic Director Terry Gawlik announced Thursday. “I want to thank Jon for his service to our women’s basketball program over the last 15 years,” said Gawlik. “Jon led Vandal women’s basketball to new heights, and we all appreciate the time and effort
Lambert takes over as Women’s Basketball Coach at North Florida
North Florida Athletics is excited to welcome Erika Lambert as the next UNF women’s basketball head coach as announced by Director of Athletics Nick Morrow Thursday, April 6. Lambert brings in over a decade of coaching experience at the collegiate level, as well as time as a director of operations and a four-year stint as
Memphis names Alex Simmons as new WBB Head Coach
Two-time NCAA National Champion and Tennessee native Alex Simmons has been named the head coach of the Memphis Tiger women’s basketball team. She becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history. A press conference and formal introduction of Simmons will be held at a later date. Fans can commit to season tickets online at www.GoTigersGoTix.com or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office
Simmons tabbed as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Grambling
Courtney Simmons has been named the new Grambling State University head women’s basketball coach, announced by GSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott on Thursday. Simmons joins Grambling State after 10 years at Troy University, serving as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “This is an exciting moment for Grambling State University women’s
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Lyman named Head WBB Coach at UW-River Falls
Crystal Lanning, UW-River Falls’ Director of Athletics, announced Thursday, April 6, that Shelby Lyman has accepted the role as permanent head coach of UW-River Falls Women’s Basketball. “I am excited that Coach Lyman will continue to lead our women’s basketball program as head coach, Lanning commented. “Over the past four years, she has helped elevate the profile
Utah Tech Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Utah Tech head women’s basketball coach JD Gustin announced three promotions within his coaching staff on Wednesday. Gustin has elevated two of his assistants, Nicole Yazzie and Matt Thune, to associate head coach positions, while assistant coach Candace Thornton will also serve as the program’s new recruiting coordinator. Yazzie, who had served as recruiting coordinator over the past two seasons, makes the