Canisius Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today (April 17) that Tiffany Swoffard has been named the 11th head coach in women’s basketball program history. A long-time assistant coach with 14 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience at both the Power 5 and mid-major levels, Swoffard takes over the Golden Griffin program after spending the
Primm promoted to Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Siena
Siena College Vice President & Director of Athletics John D’Argenio has announced the promotion of Terry Primm to the post of Siena Women’s Basketball Head Coach. The Saints’ top assistant coach for the last three seasons, Primm succeeds retiring head coach Jim Jabir to become the tenth head coach in program history. Primm will be formally introduced at a
Siena’s Jabir announces retirement
Siena College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Jabir has announced his retirement following a decorated 36-year collegiate head coaching career. Jabir led the Saints for the past three seasons in his second stint with the program, after having previously served as head coach from 1987-90. Jabir’s wife, Angie Jabir, who has served concurrently during his tenure as Siena
Fairfield’s Thibault-DuDonis signs extension through 2029-30
Fairfield University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Coach Carly has been at the helm of the most historic season in the history of the Fairfield Women’s Basketball program which includes the 2024 MAAC Championship, the team’s first-ever AP Top 25 ranking, and a trip to the NCAA
Mitchell named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Manhattan
Head Coach Heather Vulin is thrilled to welcome Sara Mitchell as the newest addition to the Manhattan College women’s basketball coaching staff for the 2023-2024 season. “We are excited to have Sara join our staff. Her talent, experience, NYC ties and commitment to the development of the whole student-athlete makes her a great addition to our staff,” said
Niagara adds Nuffer as Director of Women’s Basketball Operations and Player Development
Niagara women’s basketball head coach Jada Pierce announced that Skylar Nuffer has been named the Director of Basketball Operations and Player Development. Nuffer returns to the Niagara bench after being the head student manager from 2018-21 while obtaining a bachelor’s degree in sport management from Niagara University. Following her graduation from Niagara, the Portville, N.Y. native joined
Tien promoted to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Mount St. Mary’s
Mount St. Mary’s women’s basketball Director of Basketball Operations Maggie Tien is receiving a promotion to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for the 2023-24 season. “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Maggie Tien to Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.” Head Coach Antoine White. “Maggie has been with our program for the last two seasons. Starting out as the Director of Operations,
Szumilo Named Iona WBB Head Coach
Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski announced the appointment of Angelika Szumilo as head coach of the Iona University women’s basketball program. Szumilo comes to Iona after serving in the same role at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the past four seasons. In her last two years at FDU, Szumilo captured back-to-back Northeast Conference regular season championships and
Jabir set to resume coaching duties at Siena following investigation
Siena Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Jabir will resume his coaching duties after an investigation into allegations he made inappropriate comments to players. Jabir had been out for the past seven games, which spanned three weeks. Director of Athletics John D’Argenio released the following statement: “After a thorough investigation by the College’s Title IX/Equal Opportunity
Leedham named Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Peter’s
Jennifer Leedham, a six-year veteran in the New York Metropolitan area as a Division I assistant, has been named the ninth women’s basketball head coach in Saint Peter’s University Athletics history, Director of Athletics Rachelle Paul announced Monday. An introductory press conference for Leedham will be announced at a later date. “We are so excited to welcome Jenn to the