Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics Brandi Laurita announced today, Wednesday, March 9, the University of Findlay and head women’s basketball coach Jim Wiedie have mutually agreed to part ways.

Laurita said, “While these decisions are never easy, after much conversation, Jim and I have decided that it is time for a change at the helm of our women’s basketball program. I want to thank Coach Wiedie for the time and effort he has put in here at Findlay and wish him the best of luck as he heads into the next chapter of his career.”

Wiedie, who has been the head coach for eight seasons, was named to the position before the 2013-2014 season began, taking over the program after Kate Cummings resigned.

During his tenure as head coach at Findlay, Wiedie has accumulated an overall record of 142-107 (.570). He has coached six first team all-conference players and eight second team all-conference athletes. Two of his players have earned all-region honors and four have been voted to the all-defensive team.

The Oilers had one of their most successful seasons in school history in 2017-18, finished with a record of 22-8, achieving a national ranking (No. 25), and earning a berth in the NCAA DII Tournament for just the third time in school history. It was the 12th 20-win season in school history and just the third since the school became an NCAA Division II member.

Wiedie began his career at Findlay as the associate head coach from 2011-13. While an assistant, Wiedie was instrumental in leading the Oilers to their finest season in school history at the NCAA Division II level during the 2012-13 campaign when they ended the year ranked 20th in the nation with a 24-6 record.

Prior to coming to Findlay, Wiedie was the head coach at Indiana State University from 2000-2010, exiting as the program’s all-time leader in wins with 166. Holding an overall record of 166-118 at Indiana State, Wiedie guided the Sycamores to Missouri Valley Conference regular season championships in 2003 and 2006, and was named the MVC Coach of the Year in both seasons. He also earned the WBCA Region VI Coach of the Year award in 2006.

Wiedie worked as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Walsh University from 1991-1992 and held the same position at Northern Kentucky University from 1992-1997. He then took on an assistant coach role at Indiana State before moving into the head position.

A national search for Findlay’s next head coach will begin immediately.

https://athletics.findlay.edu/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220309elh366

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