Following a record-setting year, Cleveland State University and women’s basketball head coach Chris Kielsmeier have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. Most recently, Kielsmeier guided the Vikings to the 2023 Horizon League Tournament Championship and secured CSU’s third all-time NCAA tournament appearance. He will begin his sixth season at the helm of
University of Detroit Mercy names Achter Women’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. has announced that former collegiate standout and coaching veteran Kate Achter (OCK-terr) will be the 14th women’s basketball head coach in school history. Achter was an All-American student-athlete at Bowling Green and has coached at Loyola Chicago, St. Bonaventure and Xavier. “Kate Achter quickly rose as our top candidate
Collins not retained at Detroit Mercy
The University of Detroit Mercy has announced a national search for a new women’s basketball head coach. LaTanya Collins had been serving as the interim head coach since last June as she assembled a brand new 14-player roster for the 2021-22 campaign. “I would like to thank coach Collins for her guidance and leadership that she
IUPUI’s Parkinson receives contract extension
The IUPUI Athletics Department and Director of Athletics Dr. Roderick Perry have announced that he and head women’s basketball coach Austin Parkinson have agreed to a contract extension to keep Parkinson on the Jaguar sidelines through the 2025-2026 season. Parkinson has guided IUPUI to seven 20-win seasons in the past nine years, including six WNIT
Goldsberry named Assistant Coach at Oakland
Frank Goldsberry has been named Assistant Coach for the Oakland women’s basketball team announced Head Coach Jeff Tungate. Goldsberry, who brings more than 40 years of coaching experience, comes to the Golden Grizzlies after spending the past two seasons as an Assistant Coach at Loyola. “Frank’s resume speaks for itself. He is a proven winner and
Wright State WBB Staff Update
New Wright State head women’s basketball coach Kari Hoffman finalized her coaching staff on Friday with the announcement of assistant coaches John Leonzo, Megan Leuzinger and Patrick Bain to join her on the Raider bench. “I am so excited to add John, Megan, and Patrick to our staff,” Hoffman said. “I am most excited about their
Marchesano named WBB Head Coach at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced on Tuesday, March 30 that Maria Marchesano would be named the next head coach of the Mastodon women’s basketball program. “We are very excited about Maria Marchesano joining the Mastodon family,” Hartley Hutton said. “Coach Marchesano brings a wealth of experience, is a seasoned coach and mentor to her student-athletes,
Nelson’s contract not Renewed by Purdue Fort Wayne
Athletic Director Kelley Hartley Hutton announced Friday (Feb. 26) that Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Niecee Nelson. In five seasons, Nelson coached the Mastodons to an overall record of 22-116 and 8-74 in league play. “This decision is based on the team’s competitive performance over Nelson’s time as
Detroit Mercy shuts down WBB program; Players accuse head coach of emotional abuse
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. has issued the following statement in regard to the women’s basketball season. “The health and well-being of our student-athletes is our athletic department’s top priority. We have talked with all players and members of our women’s basketball program about their concerns. We take them very
Epps named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker announced the addition of Anthony Epps to her staff on Wednesday, adding the Kentucky native as an assistant coach effective immediately. “We are absolutely thrilled Coach Epps decided to join our family at Northern Kentucky University,” exclaimed Whitaker. “I had the privilege of coaching Anthony’s daughter, Makayla,