Mary Baldwin University Director of Athletics Tom Byrnes proudly announced the addition of DeEarnest McLemore as the new head coach of the Fighting Squirrels women’s basketball team. McLemore, who joins a program that has qualified for the USA South Athletic Conference playoffs in four of the past five seasons, has more than a decade of
Kriesel-Bigler hired as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D3 Southwestern University
After a nationwide search for the next head coach of the Southwestern University Women’s Basketball program, the Pirates have found their next leader. Caitlin Kriesel-Bigler, a native of Austin, Texas and a graduate of Anderson High School, returns to the Central Texas area to lead the Southwestern University squad. Kriesel-Bigler was recruited out of high
Borgmann named Interim Head WBB Coach at St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College Athletic Director Ryan Bowles announced staffing changes within the athletic department and women’s basketball program on Monday. After three years leading the St. Olaf women’s basketball program, Kelly Mahlum will be elevated into a new role as deputy athletic director and senior woman administrator (SWA) starting in the 2023-24 academic year. As a result, Jasmine
D3 NEWS: Clarkson names Dobbs as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The Clarkson University Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Sherry Dobbs as the new head coach for the Golden Knights’ Women’s Basketball team in 2023-24. Dobbs replaces nine-year head coach Maureen Webster, who guided the program since 2014, including a conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016. Dobbs began his coaching career
D3 NEWS: Rhine departs Misericordia; Named WBB Head Coach at Keystone
The Keystone College Department of Athletics has hired Jason Rhine ’12 as head women’s basketball coach, announced on Monday. Rhine joins the Giants after serving as the head coach at Misericordia University for seven seasons from 2016 until 2023, compiling a record of 119-56 (.680 winning percentage), going 65-29 in MAC Freedom play, guiding the
D3 NEWS: Ziegler returns to Skidmore women’s basketball staff
Skidmore College head women’s basketball coach Jessica Turner has announced the return of Richard “Ziggy” Ziegler to her staff for the 2023-24 season. Ziegler previously served as an assistant coach at Skidmore during the 2021-22 campaign. Ziegler recently completed a year as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of New Haven, where he helped lead the team
Chadbourne named WBB Head Coach at D3 Southern Maine
A veteran in the coaching ranks, David Chadbourne, has been named the next head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team. University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean made the announcement as the Huskies prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Chadbourne replaces Samantha Norris who led the Huskies for eight seasons
Babson’s Blinstrub announces retirement after 39-seasons
Following one of the most successful careers in Division III history, Babson College head women’s basketball coach Judy Blinstrub announced her retirement. Blinstrub coached 1,049 games during her 39-year career amassing a career record of 719-330 for a .685 winning percentage. She ranks 11th in Division III history in victories and led the Beavers to the postseason
Former Central Conn Assistant Wilson named Head Coach at D3 Mitchell College
Ashley Wilson has been named head coach of the Mitchell College women’s basketball team, as announced by Director of Athletics, Matt Finlayson. Wilson, who will make her collegiate head coaching debut with the Mariners, arrives in New London after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Division I Central Connecticut State University
D3 Greensboro College tabs Laquanda Dawkins Prince as new WBB Head Coach
Greensboro College President Lawrence D. Czarda and Director of Athletics Kim Strable have announced the hiring of Laquanda Dawkins Prince as the Pride’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Coach Prince brings numerous years of coaching experience at the Division I and II levels to Greensboro, while also spending years as a mentor and educator. Her