Murray State Athletics has added former Racer 1 jockey Madison Kirby as its newly-created Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Racer Men’s and Women’s Basketball. “Madison has an unparalleled understanding of the history and traditions of Murray State Athletics, making her the perfect ambassador to present Racer Basketball to recruits and their families,” Director of Athletics
Illinois State’s Gillespie signs contract extension
Illinois State women’s basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has signed a one-year contract extension to remain the Redbirds’ head coach through the 2028-29 season, ISU Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs announced Monday. She has guided Illinois State to a 132-82 record in seven seasons at the helm of the program. Illinois State has earned four-consecutive
Dowd named Director of Men’s and Women’s Basketball Operations at Evansville
Entering his third year at the University of Evansville, Sammy Dowd has assumed the role of Director of Basketball Operations for both the Purple Aces men’s and women’s basketball teams. “Sammy is as resilient a person as you will find while also being one of the most grateful people you have ever come across. He is
Southern Illinois hires Brown as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Southern Illinois University women’s basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White has announced the hiring of Greg Brown to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. “I’m fired up to have Greg join our staff,” Bond-White said. “A forever student of the game and people, Greg has coached on every level and been impactful everywhere he has been. Having
Bradley’s Kate Popovec-Goss returns to sidelines following suspension
Bradley women’s basketball head coach Kate Popovec-Goss returned to the sidelines on Saturday following a ten game suspension. Popovec-Gross was suspended from her duties as head coach for the remainder of the non-conference season back on November 12th for undisclosed reasons. In a post game presser following last night’s 78-74 loss at Illinois State, Popovec-Gross said,
Bracey extended through 2027-28 at UIC
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has extended the contract of women’s basketball head coach Ashleen Bracey through the 2027-28 season, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced Friday. The one-year extension was approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting this week. “Coach Bracey’s immediate impact on the culture and competitiveness of UIC women’s basketball
Northern Iowa’s Warren receives 2-yr contract extension
UNI Athletics and head women’s basketball coach Tanya Warren have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the end of the 2028-29 season, as announced by the Panther Athletic Department on Wednesday. “Under Coach Warren, our women’s basketball program has flourished both on the court, as well as in the classroom and in the community,” said UNI
Dunson named Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Evansville
University of Evansville Head women’s basketball Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells has announced the hiring of Dodie Dunson as Associate Head Coach of the Purple Aces. Dunson officially joins the staff on May 11, 2023. “I am ecstatic for Dodie Dunson to join our staff as our Associate Head Coach. I have admired Dodie and his work ethic
Cunningham named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Missouri State
After an extensive national search, Missouri State University has selected Beth Cunningham as its next women’s basketball head coach. She will be formally introduced during a news conference Thursday on the Springfield campus. Thursday’s news conference will start at 10 a.m. in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom East, located on the third floor. Doors will open
Illinois State Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Gillespie Signs Extension
Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons announced that women’s basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2024. “Kristen has made significant improvements in our women’s basketball program in a short period of time,” Lyons stated. “We look forward to competing for championships for years to come under