The Nichols College Division of Athletics and Interim Director of Athletics Kristan Mallet announced Jacque Rivera as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program on Thursday morning. “Jacque understands the Nichols experience and the type of student-athletes who thrive here,” said Mallet. “His ability to recruit, build meaningful relationships, and establish a competitive culture centered on accountability and excellence will
UW-Eau Claire Women’s Basketball Coach Tonja Englund Announces Retirement
Tonja Englund, the winningest coach in UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball history, has announced her retirement from coaching after 26 seasons at the helm for the Blugolds. “I would like to thank former UW-Eau Claire Athletic Director Marilyn Skrivseth for giving me the opportunity to lead the Blugolds starting in 2000.,” said Englund. “It has been
D3 DIRT: Eaton out as Head Basketball Coach at Heidelberg
Erin Eaton is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at Heidelberg University following allegations of verbal, mental, and emotional abuse made by players and parents within the program According to WTOL 11. The situation first surfaced in December when student-athletes and families called for Eaton’s dismissal, claiming her behavior went beyond tough coaching. According
REPORT: Mary Hardin-Baylor parts ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Katie Novak-Lenoir
According to a report from Riley Zayas, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has parted ways with women’s basketball coach Katie Novak-Lenoir. Novak-Lenoir went 46-34 (.575) in her three seasons with the Cru, including an 8-18 (2-4 ASC) record this past season. Prior to her time at UMHB, Novak-Lenoir served as the head coach at both
Aduddell resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Pacific Lutheran
After four seasons at the helm, Pacific Lutheran University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lee Aduddell has decided to step down from the position to pursue opportunities outside the coaching profession. “After a lot of reflection, I have decided to step aside from coaching to focus more fully on my family and other priorities at this time. This
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Golladay named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Nebraska Wesleyan
Nebraska Wesleyan University Director of Athletics Dwight Merilatt announced that Sydney Golladay has been promoted to head coach of the Prairie Wolves women’s basketball program, removing the interim designation effective immediately. A native of Fremont, Nebraska, Golladay enters her second season on staff after joining the program prior to the 2025-26 campaign as an assistant coach. She was named
Bozeman no longer WBB Coach at D1/D3 St. Francis; McNeill named Acting Head Coach
Chynna Bozeman is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D1 (soon to be D3) St Francis (PA). There has not been an official announcement, but Bozeman has been replaced on the SFU website by Raphael McNeill, who has been promoted from assistant coach to acting head coach. Bozeman took over as the head
MacAllister steps down as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at LeTourneau
LeTourneau women’s basketball head coach Scot MacAllister announced he is stepping down from the position. MacAllister was the seventh head coach in program history and spent four seasons at the helm of the YellowJackets. “I hired Scot on my first day as AD at LeTourneau and have consistently enjoyed his fun presence in our department, love for the
D3 NEWS: Spirk announces retirement as Head Women’s Basketball Coach and AD at Moravian
The Moravian University Athletics Department has announced that Mary Beth Spirk will be retiring as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the end of the current season and as Director of Athletics on May 1, 2026 after 45 years working for the Greyhounds. “Mary Beth has shaped Moravian University for the past 45 years in ways that are
D3 DIRT: Thurman out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Rhodes
Judi Thurman is no longer the head women’s basketball coach at D3 Rhodes College. There has not been an official announcement, but according to the Lynx website, assistant coach Matt Dean has been elevated to interim head coach. Thurman took over the Rhodes program back in 2023 after spending four seasons as an assist coach for