University of Evansville Director of Athletics Dr. Ziggy Siegfried has announced that Robyn Scherr has resigned as head coach of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program to pursue career opportunities outside of collegiate coaching.
Vice President of Sports Consulting at Mammoth (MMTH) Sports Consulting Dr. Kurt Patberg ([email protected]) has been commissioned to assist in a national search for the next head coach.
“We are grateful to Coach Scherr for the contributions she has made to our women’s basketball program. She has recruited and developed talented student-athletes throughout her time at UE,” Siegfried said. “She is a tireless worker who put everything she had into her program. We wish her the best in the future!”
Scherr led the Evansville program to one of its most memorable stretches in recent memory in the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Wins over UIC, Belmont, and Illinois State in a stretch of less than 48 hours gave the Aces their first berth in the conference championship game since 2009. Highlighting the run was the semifinal victory over the Redbirds, ending an 18-game losing streak to the program. UE became the first-ever 10 seed to advance to both the semifinals and championship game of the MVC men’s or women’s tournament.
“It has been a privilege to serve as Head Coach of Evansville Women’s Basketball. I have given my all to our program and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with our student-athletes and be a part of this community,” Scherr said. “The way college athletics continues to evolve has challenged my desire to continue coaching, and after our awesome MVC tournament run, this feels like the right time to step away from college basketball and pour that time and energy into my family.”
“I believe in the important role that college athletics plays in growing our future leaders and being a part of a vibrant campus and community,” she added. “I look forward to championing the Purple Aces as a fan and member of this wonderful Evansville community that I have come to call home. Go Aces!”
Scherr assumed the head coaching position in April of 2021. In her second season at the helm, the Aces put forth an 11-win campaign, marking the highest win tally since the 2016-17 season. Throughout her tenure, Scherr has directed players to a multitude of MVC accolades including Freshman of the Year, All-MVC First Team, All-MVC Second Team, All-MVC Honorable Mention, All-Freshman Team, All-Newcomer Team, and Scholar-Athlete Team.
