Layton Westmoreland has joined the Christian Brothers University women’s basketball program as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season following two seasons at Central Wyoming College where he served as the head coach of the Rustlers. The Rustlers saw a 6-game improvement from year one to year two, with five players signing with universities to continue
Maryville hires Murphy as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Maryville University head women’s basketball coach Brita Hand announced that Brie Murphy has been named assistant coach for the Saints women’s basketball team. She comes to Maryville after spending the last two seasons as the girls varsity head coach basketball coach at Monona Grove High School in Wisconsin. “I am thrilled to have Brie joining us at Maryville,”
Plefka resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Auburn Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery head women’s basketball coach Jon Plefka has announced his resignation to pursue another coaching opportunity. “I am beyond thankful to have been given the opportunity to lead the AUM women’s basketball program,” Plefka said. “We accomplished so much this season with 20 wins, our first home GSC postseason game, and first GSC
Stanton takes over Albany State Women’s Basketball program
Albany State University Director of Athletics, Dr. Kristene Kelly, has announced Akia Stanton to assume the women’s basketball head coaching duties for long-time coach Robert Skinner. ASU didn’t have to go far geographically to find the new veteran court general in Coach Stanton, who has been the Talladega College (Ala.) basketball coach, for the past two seasons and
Illinois Springfield announces Lett as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
UIS Athletics has named Olivia Lett as the new head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield Women’s Basketball Program. Lett will become the program’s tenth head coach. Her appointment is subject to approval by the U of I Board of Trustees. “I am thrilled to have Olivia Lett joining us at UIS.” said Vice Chancellor of
Lake Superior State names Howrigon as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The Lake Superior State University (LSSU) Athletic Department has named Grace Howrigon as the 13th head coach of the LSSU women’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics, Tory Lindley, on Thursday. “We are thrilled to welcome Grace as the new head coach of our women’s basketball program,” said Lindley. “Coach Howrigon brings great leadership experience,
Detroit assistant Shelwick takes over as Head WBB Coach at D2 Lander
Athletics Director Brian Reese announced that Nicole Shelwick has been named the 12th head coach of the Lander Women’s Basketball program. “I am very excited for Nicole to join our Lander family,” said Reese. “From the very beginning in our search, it was clear that she possessed all of the traits we wanted in the
Fortner named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Gannon
Gannon University women’s basketball coach Cleve Wright has announced the addition of Sophia Fortner to his coaching staff. Fortner joins Brittany Batts as assistant coaches on Wright’s staff. Wright didn’t have to go far to find Fortner as she served the last two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Mercyhurst. The Lakers enjoyed two of their finest seasons
Sharp named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UIndy
The University of Indianapolis has announced Jama Sharp as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. A native of the state of Indiana, Sharp has served as an assistant coach at her alma mater Stetson University for the past five seasons. A former Stetson University three-time captain, Female Athlete of the Year, and 2022 Assistant Coach
D2 DIRT: Parson no longer Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Central State
Cathy Parson is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Central State University (OH). Parson, a veteran head coach, was hired at CSU back in 2020. During her time at the helm of the Marauders, she compiled a 30-49 (.380) record, which includes a 13-15 (9-10 SIAC) mark this past season. In addition