Bethel College has announced the hiring of Jara Shoemaker as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program. Shoemaker, who served as an assistant coach for the Threshers during the 2024-25 season, will take over for head coach Rocky Lamar. A Kansas native, Shoemaker is a graduate of Minneapolis High School. She went on to play two
Oregon Tech’s Poetsch announces retirement
After nearly two decades as a key member of the Oregon Tech athletic department, longtime coach and administrator, Paul Poetsch, has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2024-25 basketball season. “It’s been my honor to have worked with the unbelievable men and women basketball players over the past 16 years at OIT,” Poestch said. “I
Moeller departs MACU, named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Central Oklahoma
Central Oklahoma Vice President for Athletics Stan Wagnon announced Wednesday Hannah Moeller as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Bronchos. Moeller spent the previous nine seasons as head coach at Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City. She brings a 305-102 career record to UCO, having eclipsed the 20-win mark in each of her eight full seasons with the Evangels
Anderson elevated to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Oral Roberts
Cophie Anderson has been named the 12th head coach of the ORU women’s basketball program, as announced on Monday morning by Athletic Director Tim Johnson. Dr. William M. Wilson, President of ORU, welcomed Coach Anderson to her new role saying, “Cophie Anderson has been an integral part of our coaching staff demonstrating her deep faith and dedication to fostering
Mount Vernon Nazarene Women’s Basketball Coach Amanda Short resigns
After ten seasons at the helm of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball program, Amanda Short has resigned as head coach. “We are very thankful for Amanda’s 10 years of service to our MVNU women’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics, Chip Wilson. “It has been a pleasure to work with her, and it
Rocky Lamar retires as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Bethel College
When Bethel College needed a women’s basketball coach in 2023, Hall of Famer Rocky Lamar stepped up. Now, after two impactful seasons, he’s retiring once again—this time from the Thresher bench. One of the most decorated coaches in NAIA history, Lamar built a legendary career at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Over 36 seasons, he guided the Pioneers to
Cooper out as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Montana Western
Montana Western Athletics announced a leadership change in the women’s basketball program today. “I want to sincerely thank Coach Britt Cooper for her hard work and dedication to the Bulldog women’s basketball program over the past three years—first as an assistant and for the last two as head coach. She will always be a Bulldog
Ligon steps away as Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Middle Georgia
After 19 seasons leading the Middle Georgia State University women’s basketball program as the team’s head coach, Anderson Ligon has made the decision to step down from the position as announced by Director of Athletics, Michael Brown. Ligon will continue in his role as an Associate Professor in the MGA School of Business while turning his focus to
Evangel’s Middleton announces retirement
Evangel University head women’s basketball coach Jim Middleton announced his retirement after more than 35 years on the sidelines and the past two seasons leading the Valor. The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee led the Evangel women’s program the last two seasons into a new conference. He added to his win total by going
Parker resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Southwestern College
Southwestern College announced head women’s basketball coach Chardonnae Parker has resigned. “I want to thank Coach Parker for her dedication to our women’s basketball program and the college,” said Matt O’Brien, Southwestern College athletic director. “We appreciate Coach Parker’s contributions and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Parker spent two seasons at the helm of the