Crystal Lanning, UW-River Falls’ Director of Athletics, announced Thursday, April 6, that Shelby Lyman has accepted the role as permanent head coach of UW-River Falls Women’s Basketball. “I am excited that Coach Lyman will continue to lead our women’s basketball program as head coach, Lanning commented. “Over the past four years, she has helped elevate the profile
D3 George Fox U names alum Howard as new WBB Head Coach
George Fox University has tabbed a program alum and record holder to be the next head coach of their successful women’s basketball program. Lauren Howard, who most recently coached with former Bruin head coach Michael Meek at the University of Portland, will take the helm as women’s basketball head coach for the 2023-24 season. Howard
Samantha Norris has announced her departure as head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ women’s basketball program. The 11th coach in program history, Norris led Southern Maine for eight seasons (2015-2023) after serving as an assistant coach under Gary Fifield for one season (2014-2015). Norris also served as the Advisor to the Huskies’ Student Athlete
Lancaster Bible Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tharrington resigns
Lancaster Bible College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joy Tharrington is stepping away from the program, ending a three-year stint with the Chargers. Tharrington coached 60 games over the three years with the program including a tough first year as the conference and world was amid the pandemic. Having begun 6-5 overall in the 2020-21 season, Tharrington finished with
Whittington steps down as WBB head coach at D3 Goucher
Goucher College women’s basketball head coach Joya Whittington has stepped down from that position, it was announced on Tuesday. Current assistant coach Moneshia Davis will lead the program on an interim basis until a successor is named. A national search for Whittington’s successor will begin immediately. In her one season on the Gopher bench, Whittington
Kluzak tabbed as new WBB Head Coach at D3 Northland
After a national search, Northland College is excited to announce Benjamin Kluzak as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “We had an overwhelming and very strong pool of candidates but kept coming back to Ben” commented Director of Athletics, Seamus Gregory. “He has a very strong sense of who we are as an institution and
D3 DIRT: Grove City College set to open
I can confirm that Chelle Fuss is no longer the women’s basketball head coach at D3 Grove City College (PA). The veteran head coach had led the Wolverines for the past ten seasons, compiling a 150-105 (.588) record along the way. This past year, she led GCC to a 15-10 (15-5 PAC) mark. Her best
Baskow resigns as Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Salisbury
Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Dr. Gerry DiBartolo announced on Wednesday that Kelly Baskow has resigned from her position as the head women’s basketball coach at SU to pursue other opportunities. Her last day at SU will be May 31. “I would like to thank Kelly for her years of hard work and dedication to the
Hood’s Mehl retires as head WBB coach; to continue as associate AD
Jack Mehl, Hood College’s women’s basketball coach since 2011, has retired as head coach but will continue in his role as associate director of athletics in the Blazer athletic department. “Jack’s leadership and positive influence has impacted more than the student-athletes he has coached at Hood,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Susan Kolb. “Jack has
Clune resigns as WBB Coach at D3 Thiel College
Rob Clune recently announced his resignation as Thiel College’s head women’s basketball coach. Clune coached the Tomcats for 11 seasons. “On behalf of Thiel College, I would like to thank Coach Clune for his service and dedication to our student-athletes and athletic department during his tenure,” said Thiel College Director of Athletics Jason Fautas. “Coach Clune was a