UC Santa Cruz Women’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Kent has announced his retirement from coaching. The winningest coach in program history, Coach Kent compiled a 169-148 record in his thirteen seasons in charge. He led the Banana Slugs to NCAA Tournament bids in 2016 and 2017, their first-ever postseason appearances. “On behalf of the University of California, Santa
D3 NEWS: Dietz named WBB Head Coach at Mount Saint Mary College
Mount Saint Mary College Athletic Director Drew Brown has named Marion Dietz as the Knights’ new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Dietz takes the reigns on August 14th after stints as an assistant coach at William Smith College and as a graduate assistant at Catholic University. “I am thrilled to welcome Marion Dietz to the Mount as our next
Rogan named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation Jennifer S. Baker announced the appointment of Rodney Rogan as the school’s head women’s basketball coach today. Rogan, who most recently served for four seasons as the head coach at Rhodes, replaces Katherine Bixby, who was named an assistant coach at Division I Loyola
D3 NEWS: Pearson departs Cabrini; Named Head Coach at Rowan
Kate Pearson has been named the head women’s basketball coach at Rowan University, it was announced by director of athletics John Giannini. Pearson becomes the 10th head coach in Profs’ history after 14 successful seasons at Cabrini University in which she led the Cavaliers to five conference titles and five NCAA Tournament appearances. Pearson, who established Cabrini
McLemore named WBB Head Coach at D3 Mary Baldwin University
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