Tufts University Athletics today announced that head women’s basketball coach Meredith Mesaris will be departing the program. Coach Mesaris joined the Jumbos in August 2025, stepping into the role during a period of transition. “We appreciate all the hard work Meredith put into our women’s basketball program this year,” said Director of Athletics Ryan Pisarri. “We wish her
D3 NEWS: RPI names Yawman Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Department of Athletics has named Megan Yawman the next head coach of the RPI women’s basketball program. “We are excited to welcome Megan Yawman to RPI to lead our women’s basketball program. Throughout the search process, Megan stood out for her energy, her authenticity, and her clear vision for building
D3 NEWS: Ithaca hires Hughes as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Following the conclusion of a national search, Ithaca College Director of Athletics, Aaron Bouyea, is pleased to announce that Erin Hughes has been selected to serve as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Hughes will officially begin her appointment on May 26. “A national search led us to Erin, and it quickly became
D3 NEWS: Bourne named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok announced the hiring of Annie Bourne as the 14th head women’s basketball coach in program history this afternoon. Bourne joins the River Otters after 11 seasons as an assistant coach at DePauw University, where she helped guide the Tigers to seven North Coast Athletic
D3 NEWS: McNamara elevated to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Conn College
Connecticut College has promoted Wade McNamara to head coach of the women’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Mo White on Thursday. McNamara served as assistant coach for the Camels in 2025-26. He assumed head coaching duties late in the season and led Conn to several key victories and its first NESCAC Championship berth since 2022. Conn
D3 NEWS: Filiault named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Stevenson
Stevenson Director of Athletics Jordan Hoover announced the hiring of Casey Filiault as the third Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Mustang Athletics history on Thursday. Filiault will begin leading the program in the coming week. “We are thrilled to welcome Casey Filiault to the Stevenson Athletics family,” said Hoover. “Casey’s infectious energy, passion for student-athlete development, and
D3 NEWS: Zenarae Antoine named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced the hiring of Zenarae Antoine as the next head coach for the women’s basketball program. Coach Antoine comes to UMHB after 15 seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at NCAA Division I Texas State University with a 225-232 overall record. Antoine led the Bobcats to five postseason appearances, including
D3 NEWS: Moravian hires Woolam as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The Moravian University Department of Athletics has selected Olivia Woolam as its next Head Women’s Basketball Coach to follow the late Mary Beth Spirk, who retired at the end of the 2025-26 season after 38 seasons as the Hounds’ Head Coach. “I am excited to welcome Olivia Woolam to the Moravian athletics community,” commented Director of Athletics Rebecca May.
St. Anselm headed from NCAA D2 to NCAA D3
Saint Anselm College has announced that it will begin a transition to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in Division III, aligning the College with one of the nation’s most academically prestigious and philosophically aligned conferences. The move reflects a deliberate and mission-centered decision, one that positions Saint Anselm to elevate the
Love resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Whitworth
Kenny Love will not return as women’s basketball coach at Whitworth University in 2026-27, Director of Athletics Tim Demant announced. “From his time as an All-American player, assistant coach, and head coach, Coach Love has made significant contributions to the Pirate basketball programs” Demant said. “We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in the future.”