Belmont University women’s basketball head coach Bart Brooks has announced Jordyn Cambridge as the Bruins’ newest assistant coach. A three-time Vanderbilt University graduate, Cambridge joins the Belmont program following an illustrious playing career in the highly-touted Southeastern Conference and a year of coaching at her high school alma mater, the Ensworth School. “We are excited to welcome Jordyn to our
Valpo Women’s Basketball Staff Update
Valpo women’s basketball head coach Courtney Boyd continues to round out her coaching staff with two more additions, as Jasmine Hackett joins the Beacons as an assistant coach and Skylar Culbertson comes to Valpo to serve as special assistant to the head coach. Hackett comes to Valpo after spending the 2024-25 campaign as an assistant coach at Northern Illinois, where she helped
Boyd named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Valpo
Director of Athletics Laurel Hosmer has announced that Courtney Boyd has been named the ninth head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program. Boyd will be formally introduced at a press conference and welcome reception on Monday, April 14 at 9 a.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The event is free and open to the public and will also be streamed
Valpo Athletics Announces Change in Leadership of Women’s Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced that the University and women’s basketball head coach Mary Evans have mutually agreed to part ways. The program compiled a 73-135 record (.351) in Evans’ seven seasons as head coach. “I am thankful for Mary and the hard work she has put in to lead our women’s basketball program over the
Kirby named Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Murray State Basketball
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