Whittier College Athletics has introduced Kristen Dowling as the next head coach of their women’s basketball program, effective immediately. From her playing days at the University of Redlands to her seven-year coaching stint at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges, Dowling is no stranger to The SCIAC. She is also no stranger to success as the owner of six
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Dempsey announces retirement
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy women’s basketball program’s winningest and longest-tenured head coach Matt Dempsey has announced that he will be retiring from his post at the Academy this December. Dempsey spent 16 seasons on the sidelines at Kings Point, steering the Mariners to three Skyline Conference Championships and appearances in the NCAA National Tournament. In total,
Fernandez named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Greensboro College
The Greensboro College Athletics department has announced the hiring of Aaron Fernandez as its next women’s basketball head coach. Fernandez comes over from Guilford College, where he served as the assistant women’s basketball coach for the Quakers in 2023-2024. Fernandez arrives at Greensboro College from Guilford College where he served as the assistant women’s basketball coach for the
Chrys Jackson joins Centenary Women’s Basketball Staff
Former Centenary men’s basketball player Chrys Jackson has joined the Centenary women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Paul Reed and Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr have announced. Jackson, a native of North Las Vegas, Nev., played two seasons for the Gents (2022-23 and 2023-24) after transferring from Oxnard College.
WestConn hires Maria Conlon as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Western Connecticut State University Athletic Director Lori Mazza has announced the hiring of Maria Conlon as the Wolves’ head women’s basketball coach. Conlon, a 2005 graduate of the University of Connecticut and a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion as a member of the Huskies’ women’s basketball squad, comes to WestConn after a highly-successful career
Will Brown named WBB Head Coach at MCLA
Assistant Dean of Athletics and Recreation Laura Mooney has announced that longtime University of Albany men’s coach and last year’s College of Saint Rose women’s coach Will Brown has been selected as the next Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) head women’s basketball coach. “I am extremely excited to welcome Will Brown to MCLA as our
Graham joins Centenary Women’s Basketball Staff
Matthew Graham has joined the Centenary women’s basketball coaching staff as a volunteer assistant, head coach Paul Reed and Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr have announced. Graham will assist Reed and first-year assistant coach Chrys Jackson along with fellow volunteer assistant Lynette Taylor this season. Graham, who has 12 years of experience in
Nebraska Wesleyan announces Jim Wiedie as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Nebraska Wesleyan University has named Jim Wiedie as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics Dwight Merilatt announced today. “I’m really excited that Jim has become our new Head Women’s Basketball coach at Nebraska Wesleyan,” Merilatt said. “He is a veteran basketball coach, and I look forward to him helping to advance and
Letourneau promoted to Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Gustavus Adolphus
Kelsey Letourneau ’13, the assistant women’s basketball coach at Gustavus Adolphus, has been promoted to associate head coach of the team. “We’re really excited to give ‘Flo’ this opportunity,” said Head Coach Laurie Kelly, now in her 13th season leading the women’s basketball program. “It’s so well-deserved. Flo is a Gustie; she bleeds Black & Gold.
Marietta promotes Anderson to Head Women’s Basketball Coach; Ziliak elevated to Associate Head Coach
Marietta College’s search for a new women’s basketball head coach did not last long as the position was given to former standout player and longtime assistant coach Jenna Andersen on Friday (Sept. 6) morning. Assistant coach Karlee Ziliak was promoted to Associate Head Coach and will serve as Andersen’s top assistant. “I am so incredibly thankful to have been named