UMass Lowell women’s basketball Head Coach Jon Plefka has announced the addition of assistant coach Amara Terry ahead of the 2025-26 season. Terry brings 10 years of collegiate coaching experience to UMass Lowell, most recently serving as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Point Loma Nazarene University. “I’m excited to welcome Amara to UMass Lowell
Balman named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jon Plefka has revealed the addition of new assistant coach Erica Balman prior to the 2025-26 season. Balman enters the program after serving one season at Boston University as the director of basketball operations for the Terriers. “I’m happy to welcome Erica to UMass Lowell as an assistant coach,” said Plefka. “Her
Albany adds Holmes to Women’s Basketball Staff
The University at Albany women’s basketball program and head coach Colleen Mullen have announced the hiring of assistant coach, Michelle Holmes. “We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the Great Dane family,” said head coach Colleen Mullen. “Her experience as both a standout player and coach at American brings tremendous value to our program. As a highly accomplished post player,
UMass Lowell names Plefka Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Jon Plefka has been named the 10th head coach of the UMass Lowell women’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Lynn Coutts on Friday. A veteran leader, Plefka most recently served as an assistant coach for the Stony Brook women’s basketball team. “We are thrilled to welcome Jon Plefka to UMass Lowell,” said Coutts. “In addition to
UMass Lowell parts ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Denise King
UMass Lowell Athletics announced the departure of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Denise King on Wednesday after four seasons leading the River Hawks. King guided the team to three America East Playoff appearances and coached seven All-Conference selections. She spent three seasons as an assistant coach before being named the program’s ninth head coach. “I want to thank
Moore added to Vermont Women’s Basketball Staff
Mayer Women’s Basketball Head Coach Alisa Kresge announced the addition of Hayley Moore as an assistant coach Friday afternoon. “We are very excited to add Hayley to our staff as she is no stranger to the America East,” said Mayer Women’s Basketball Head Coach Alisa Kresge. “Hayley’s success on and off the court has always stemmed from her love and passion
Brodie joins UNH WBB program as Director of Operations and Assistant Coach
Alexa Brodie was named the University of New Hampshire women’s basketball Director of Operations and Assistant Coach by Megan Shoniker, first-year head coach of the UNH women’s basketball program, on Tuesday. “I am ecstatic to announce that Alexa will be joining our program as Director of Basketball Operations and Assistant Coach,” Shoniker said. “Alexa’s resume as a player
UNH Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Joe Rutigliano, Kennedi Thompson and Jessica George, have joined the University of New Hampshire women’s basketball program as assistant coaches. The announcement was made by first-year UNH head coach Megan Shoniker. Rutigliano brings six years of Division I coaching experience to UNH. Most recently, he was at St. John’s University for three seasons, the last two
Binghamton hires Grimes as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
With significant success at every stop in her vast coaching career, Mary Grimes has been selected to be the sixth Division I women’s basketball coach at Binghamton University. Grimes will be formally introduced in a press conference at 2 p.m. Friday at the Events Center. Grimes, a 21-year coaching veteran, comes directly from Le Moyne College, where
Megan Shoniker Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich announced the hiring of Megan Shoniker as the new UNH women’s basketball head coach. Shoniker will be formally introduced as the eighth head coach in program history in a press conference on Thursday, May 2 (4 p.m., Wildcat Stadium, Service Credit Union Victory Club). “We are excited to welcome Megan Shoniker as the