A connection to a past era of national success will return to lead the Whitworth University women’s basketball program as its next head coach. Alecia Parker, who spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at Pacific University in Oregon and was the top assistant on the last Pirate team to make the NCAA
Jankoska named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Eastern Mennonite
Eastern Mennonite University Director of Athletics Carrie S. Bert ’97 has announced the hiring of Tori Jankoska as the Royals Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “Throughout the search process, Tori separated herself with the combination of her high-level basketball experience, clear vision for our program, and genuine excitement for the opportunity to lead EMU Women’s Basketball,”
D3 NEWS: Rhodes alum Galow takes over Lynx Women’s Basketball Program
Rhodes College Director of Athletics Jim Duncan announced that Andrew Galow has been named the Head Coach of the Lynx Women’s Basketball program. “It’s an exciting day to announce Coach Galow’s return to Rhodes. During his playing days, Andrew established himself as one of the all-time greats in men’s basketball history. His love and passion for Rhodes
D3 NEWS: Staley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Central College
A former player at Upper Iowa University and Division I Oakland University (Mich.), Helen Staley is the new varsity assistant women’s basketball coach at Central College. Staley comes to Central after spending the 2025-26 season at NAIA Dakota Wesleyan University (S.D.) as a graduate assistant coach. The Tigers went 29-7 before losing in the NAIA semifinals. She
D3 NEWS: Mowen tapped as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach at North Park
Story Courtesy: Craig Shelton, North Park Athletics North Park University has found its new Head Women’s Basketball Coach as John Born, Director of Athletics, announced that Kira Mowen will lead the Vikings next season. “North Park is excited to welcome Kira Mowen as our Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Coach Mowen brings a distinguished record of leadership, competitive excellence, and student-athlete
D3 NEWS: Lacey named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Pacific Lutheran
The Pacific Lutheran University Athletic Department and Athletic Director Mike Snyder are excited to announce Aly Lacey as head coach for the Lute women’s basketball program. “I’m thrilled to welcome Aly to Luteville! Throughout the search process, she demonstrated the passion and vision needed for advancing our women’s basketball program to new heights,” said Snyder. “She has a focus on building strong relationships and
Voss joins Wisconsin-Stout Women’s Basketball as Assistant Coach
The University of Wisconsin-Stout head women’s basketball coach Sam Clayton has announced the hiring of Mattea Voss as the program’s assistant coach. With a remarkable coaching and playing background, Voss brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Blue Devils’ program. Mattea Voss joins the UW-Stout women’s basketball program after a successful stint at
D3 NEWS: Elliott steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at Haverford
Haverford College Athletics announced today that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Grace Elliott will depart the College effective June 30 to pursue opportunities outside collegiate athletics. Elliott took over the helm of the program in 2022 as the Fords reached the Centennial Conference Semifinals during her first season with the squad. That season also saw Kayla Robinson earn
D3 NEWS: Mesaris out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Tufts
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