According to a report today by the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Mike Jensen, Villanova is set to hire Drexel’s Denise Dillon as their new head women’s basketball coach. Dillon would replace Harry Perretta, who is retiring after 42 seasons at the helm of the Wildcats. Dillon, who played for Perretta at ‘Nova, has spent the past 17
Jennings Returns to Butler as Interim Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Whitney Jennings will return to Butler as an interim assistant basketball coach for the women’s program. Head Coach Kurt Godlevske announced the news on Thursday, Dec. 5. “My first priority was to find someone who could immediately step in and help us,” Godlevske explained. “Whitney understands how our program operates. She understands our players and
DePaul’s Bruno nabs 700th collegiate victory
#16 DePaul beat cross-town rival Northwestern 70-68 this afternoon to give head women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno his 700th career collegiate victory. Bruno is now coaching his 34th year at DePaul. his overall career mark stands at 740 including his 40 victories in two seasons heading up the Chicago Hustle women’s pro team. The veteran
Villanova’s Perretta to retire at conclusion on 2019-20 season
Villanova University head women’s basketball coach Harry Perretta today announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. Perretta will stay at Villanova through 2020-21 in an administrative role, serving as Special Assistant to the Athletic Director. Perretta will enter his 42nd year as the Wildcat head coach in 2019-20 with a
Reid Geckeler Named Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach James Howard announced the promotion of Niki Reid Geckeler (C’93) to associate head coach on Friday. Reid Geckeler has been an assistant coach with the Hoyas for three seasons, but previously spent 11 years coaching the Blue & Gray. “This is an appreciation and recognition of the extreme loyalty and hard work
Butler’s Godlevske Inks Contract Extension
Butler women’s basketball head coach Kurt Godlevske has signed a multi-year contract extension to continue his leadership of the Bulldogs’ program. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier made the announcement July 22. “Our women’s basketball program took a large step on the court last season,” said Collier. “This contract extension showcases our belief that
Marquette Names Megan Duffy new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The Marquette University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has named Megan Duffy its head women’s basketball coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced Wednesday morning. Duffy, who becomes the program’s sixth head coach and has signed a six-year contract with the University, will officially be introduced to the campus and Milwaukee community at
Xavier Head Women’s Basketball Coach Neal Resigns
Xavier Head Women’s Basketball Coach Brian Neal announced today that he’s stepping down after six seasons. “In the end, I’m proud of our program and believe a solid foundation is in place for the future,” said Neal. “This team is a terrific group of young women and I look forward to watching their growth in
Tartamella Inks Contract Extension at St. Johns
St. John’s Director of Athletics Mike Cragg announced on Monday that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Joe Tartamella has agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 season. “My family and I are thrilled to agree to a contract extension with the St. John’s women’s basketball program through the 2023-24 season,” Tartamella said. “The Red Storm
Jonath Nicholas Promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. John’s
Head Coach Joe Tartamella and the St. John’s women’s basketball team officially announced on Monday that veteran assistant coach Jonath Nicholas has been elevated to the Red Storm’s associate head coach. “I would like to thank Coach Tartamella and the administration for believing in me,” Coach Nicholas said. “I have had some very memorable seasons