The Lake Superior State University (LSSU) Athletic Department has named Grace Howrigon as the 13th head coach of the LSSU women’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics, Tory Lindley, on Thursday. “We are thrilled to welcome Grace as the new head coach of our women’s basketball program,” said Lindley. “Coach Howrigon brings great leadership experience,
Locke steps away from WBB position at D2 Purdue Northwest; Named Assistant AD
The Purdue Northwest Athletic Department has announced the appointment of Courtney Locke as Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives. “I am extremely grateful that Courtney Locke will be assuming this important role for Purdue Northwest athletics,” said Director of Athletics, Rick Costello. “With the growth of PNW Athletics to 21 teams and 450 student-athletes, I am delighted Courtney will lead
LSSU Women’s Basketball names Erickson as Assistant Coach / Head JV Coach
The Lake Superior State University women’s basketball program has named Leonard Erickson as the newest Assistant Coach / Head JV Coach, as announced by Head Coach Brandon Lokken on Monday. “I would like to start off by thanking Brandon Lokken, Allison Todd, Dr. Dave Diles, and the LSSU athletic staff for giving me the opportunity
Ayrault added to Wayne State Women’s Basketball Staff
Wayne State University women’s basketball head coach Carrie Lohr, who will enter her 12th season this fall, has announced the addition of former WSU basketball standout Andy Ayrault to the Warrior women’s basketball coaching staff. “I was fortunate to meet Andy and his wife Kim 10 years ago at a WSU Basketball Alumni event,” commented Lohr.
Thousand named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan University has named Casey Thousand as its new head women’s basketball coach. Thousand returns to the NMU sideline after serving as assistant coach from 2016-18 and associate head coach in 2018-19. For the past three seasons, Thousand has served as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). “Casey
Northern Michigan’s Mattson retires
Northern Michigan University’s head coach Troy Mattson is set to retire in June after 17 years as leader of the Wildcat women’s basketball program and nearly 40 years with NMU Athletics. In addition to his coaching duties with the women’s basketball program, Mattson was the associate head coach of the NMU men’s basketball program from 1994-2005 and
Jarrett named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach & Academic Services Coordinator at PNW
Head Coach and Senior Woman Administrator Courtney Locke announced Natalie Jarrett has joined the Purdue Northwest women’s basketball staff as Assistant Coach and Academic Services Coordinator. In addition to her role with Women’s Basketball, Jarrett will lead the PNW Athletics Department academic support systems, priority registration, student-athlete welfare and will serve as liaison to Academic Affairs. “I
Haggadone Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northwood U.
The Northwood University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Autumn Haggadone as head coach of the women’s basketball team Friday afternoon (July 2). She replaces Jeff Curtis, who recently resigned as head coach to take over as the Northwood Athletic Director. Haggadone becomes the eighth coach in the 41-year history of the program. “I
Parker named Assistant Coach at GVSU
Grand Valley State head women’s basketball coach Mike Williams announced the hiring of Amanda Parker as an assistant coach. “It will be great to have Amanda joining our program,” said Williams. “Her experiences as a player, and both a head and assistant coach at all levels give her a wide range of experiences that will be a
Westendorp appointed to lead Ferris State Women’s Basketball Program
The Ferris State University women’s basketball program will look to build off its championship success of this past season under new leadership as Michigan native Kurt Westendorp was appointed as the Bulldogs’ head coach today (May 28) in an announcement made by FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger. Westendorp, who previously served two years (2010-12) as