Bethany College Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller has announced the appointment of Jonna Burke as the new head coach of the College’s women’s basketball program. Burke brings more than 35 years of coaching experience and a record of sustained success at the high school level throughout Western Pa. Over her distinguished career, she has amassed more than 500 victories
Jess Smith named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Ithaca
Newly appointed Ithaca College women’s basketball head coach Erin Hughes has selected Jess Smith as her assistant coach heading into the 2026-27 season. Smith starts at Ithaca on June 22. “I am thrilled to welcome Jess Smith to our program! Jess was a phenomenal Division III player and remains passionate about the transformative and holistic student-athlete experience,”
McLeod Promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Mt. St Mary College
Mount Saint Mary College Director of Athletics Samantha Howe has announced the promotion of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Geary McLeod to head women’s basketball coach. McLeod becomes the fifth head coach in program history, succeeding Marion Dietz, who recently accepted an assistant coaching position with St. Bonaventure University. “We are pleased to announce that Assistant Coach Geary McLeod will step
Harvey named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lynchburg
The University of Lynchburg athletic department and Director of Athletics Jon Waters are excited to announce the hiring of Christina Harvey as the new head women’s basketball coach. “Coach Harvey really impressed our committee with her passion for excellence and commitment to student success,” said Director of Athletics Jon Waters. Harvey joins Lynchburg after serving as associate head
Vermont State Castleton hires alum Jessica Turner as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Tim Barrett announced that Jessica (née Banks) Turner ’09 has been appointed Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Vermont State University Castleton. Turner returns to her alma mater as the 14th head coach in the program’s 45-year history. “We are pleased to welcome Jessica Turner back to Castleton as our next head women’s
UMass assistant Fitzpatrick named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Tufts
Tufts University Director of Athletics Ryan Pisarri has announced the hiring of Clare Fitzpatrick as the next head coach of the Tufts University women’s basketball program. Fitzpatrick becomes the program’s 10th head coach dating back to 1972. Fitzpatrick arrives at Tufts with a reputation as a dynamic leader, outstanding recruiter, and proven developer of student-athletes. She becomes just the
D3 NEWS: Petersen named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lyon College
Lyon College Athletic Director Kevin Jenkins has announced Matt Petersen as the next head coach of Scots women’s basketball. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Matt Petersen as the new leader of our Women’s Basketball program. Matt brings an impressive track record of strategic game-planning, player development, and an unwavering commitment to both athletic and academic excellence,”
D3 NEWS: University of St. Thomas (TX) hires Ghavidel as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of St. Thomas Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Nathan Ghavidel as the next head coach of the Celts women’s basketball program. A familiar face to the St. Thomas community, Ghavidel returns to his alma mater after serving as both a student-athlete and coach within the Celts basketball program. His journey from player to
D3 NEWS: Barreiro named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Anderson (IN)
The Anderson University athletics department and Athletic Director Marcie Taylor have named Matt Barreiro as the Anderson head women’s basketball coach. Barreiro returns to Anderson with 14 years of collegiate coaching experience. He has spent six years as head coach, including two years as a dual head coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt Barreiro
Fischer steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at UW-Oshkosh
After 14 highly successful seasons at the helm of the UW-Oshkosh women’s basketball program, Brad Fischer will depart Oshkosh to pursue a coaching opportunity at the NCAA Division I level. The winningest head coach in program history and the fifth-winningest coach in the history of WIAC women’s basketball, Fischer concluded his career in Oshkosh with a 315-80 (.797)