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NAIA NEWS: William Woods hires Washington as Women’s Basketball Head Coach

William Woods University is proud to announce the hiring of Fulton native Talisha Washington as the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Owls Athletics.   “I’m very excited to announce Talisha Washington as the next head women’s basketball coach at William Woods University.” added Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brian Speilbauer. “She has a proven history of success, holds deep ties within the community, and will elevate

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Sams departs Rust; Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wilberforce

Wilberforce University Athletic Director Roosevelt Barnes has announced the hiring of Jaleesa Sams as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach.   The Bulldogs didn’t have to look far for its new leader as Sams comes to the WU after a successful stint at HBCUAC West foe Rust College, where she revitalized the program.   Taking over a team with only six returning players, she rebuilt the roster

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NAIA NEWS: Duncan elevated to Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Lindsey Wilson

Story Courtesy: Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson Athletics Longtime Lindsey Wilson University assistant coach Terran Duncan has been named women’s basketball head coach. Duncan, who is the program’s fifth head coach, succeeds 37-year veteran John Wethington, who has been named assistant to the president for athletics development. “This is a dream job,” said Duncan, who spent the last

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NAIA NEWS: Carver resigns at Goshen; Thomas named Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Story Courtesy: Justin DeWeese, Goshen Athletics Goshen College Assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Jomani Thomas will serve as the interim head women’s basketball coach, effective immediately, after head coach Tyra Carver announced her resignation on Thursday to pursue other opportunities away from the sideline. Carver led the Maple Leafs to 15 wins in her two seasons as head coach

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NAIA NEWS: Huddleston hired as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Cottey College

Cottey College has announced the hiring of Luke Huddleston as its new Head Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Huddleston joins the Comets after a rapid rise through the NCAA Division II coaching ranks, bringing postseason experience, player development success, and a proven record of winning to Cottey. Athletic Director Maryann Mitts praised Coach Huddleston’s emphasis on development and character.

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NAIA NEWS: Westcliff names Vaglica Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Story Courtesy: Brandon Petersen, Westcliff Athletics Westcliff University did not just hire a basketball coach. It hired a competitor shaped by adversity, discipline, championship expectations, and nearly a decade immersed in Southern California women’s basketball culture. When Westcliff University Athletic Director Cesar Rivas began searching for the next leader of the Warriors women’s basketball program,

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