University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced today that Dawn Plitzuweit has been named head women’s basketball coach. The University and Plitzuweit have agreed to a six-year term, which is pending Board of Regents approval and the completion of a background check. Plitzuweit will be the 13th head coach in Minnesota history. She brings 28
Price resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tusculum
Tusculum University women’s head basketball coach Meagan Price has resigned after three seasons at the NCAA Division II school. A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately according to Doug Jones, Vice President of Athletics and University Initiatives. Price compiled a 51-30 record in her three seasons with the Pioneers, including a
Macer returns to D2 Notre Dame (OH) as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Notre Dame College Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Swain has announced that Lauren Macer will return as head coach of the women’s basketball program. Macer, who led the program at NDC from 2017-21, had spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach on the women’s basketball staff at Purdue University Fort Wayne. “Timing matters,
Falco out as WBB Head Coach at Lindenwood
Lindenwood VP for Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Coomer announced that Katie Falco will not return as head coach of the women’s basketball program. Falco compiled an overall record of 64-66 in five years at Lindenwood, including a 2-24 mark during the 2022-23 season. In her first two seasons, Lindenwood made an appearance in the NCAA Division II
Davenport resigns as WBB Head Coach at UNO
New Orleans Privateers women’s head basketball coach, Keeshawn Davenport, has resigned after 12 seasons at the helm of her alma mater. A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately. Davenport has the second-most wins in program history, trailing only Joey Favaloro. During her tenure, she coached seven different players to All-Southland recognition, including Randi Brown, who
Baskow resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Salisbury
Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Dr. Gerry DiBartolo announced on Wednesday that Kelly Baskow has resigned from her position as the head women’s basketball coach at SU to pursue other opportunities. Her last day at SU will be May 31. “I would like to thank Kelly for her years of hard work and dedication to the
Jacksonville, WBB Coach Haney mutually part ways
Jacksonville University Senior Vice President/Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert and Women’s Basketball Head Coach Darnell Haney mutually agreed to part ways on Wednesday. Haney served as the program’s head coach for the last five years and spent 10 seasons on the women’s basketball staff overall. “Thank you to Darnell for all of his hard-work and dedication to the women’s basketball
Reaves steps down as WBB Head Coach at Central Connecticut
Central Connecticut State University Director of Athletics Tom Pincince announced that head women’s basketball coach Kerri Reaves will be stepping down from her position. “We thank Kerri for her years of dedication to our women’s basketball program and CCSU, but most importantly to our student athletes,” said Pincince. “We wish her nothing but continued success moving forward.” A search for the next
Hood’s Mehl retires as head WBB coach; to continue as associate AD
Jack Mehl, Hood College’s women’s basketball coach since 2011, has retired as head coach but will continue in his role as associate director of athletics in the Blazer athletic department. “Jack’s leadership and positive influence has impacted more than the student-athletes he has coached at Hood,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Susan Kolb. “Jack has
Bernhard signed to contract extension at North Dakota
University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves announced on Tuesday that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mallory Bernhard has received a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. “I look forward to having Mal continue lead our women’s basketball program,” said Chaves. “The passion and desire she exudes to make our program and UND the best