Former Liberty University All-American and WNBA standout Megan Leuzinger has been named the fifth head coach in the history of Evangel women’s basketball. “I would like to thank Dr. Dennis McDonald, Dr. Carol Taylor, Dr. Mike McCorcle, and Evangel University for this incredible opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program,” Leuzinger said. “I believe that
Gardner-Webb Head Coach Rick Reeves Resigns; Becomes Women’s Basketball Coach at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands Athletic Director Chris Kraftick has announced that Rick Reeves will become the new Patriots Women’s Basketball coach on Wednesday afternoon. Reeves becomes the fifth coach to lead the program, replacing Melissa Irvin who stepped down in March. “We are thrilled to announce Coach Reeves as our new women’s basketball coach,” said
Joan Albury Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Peru State
Joan Albury will return to Peru State as its head women’s basketball coach. In addition to previously serving as coach for two seasons, Albury has been interim head coach for the program since the beginning of the second semester. Steve Schneider, athletic director at Peru State said, “Joan is a person of integrity, understands the
Michelle Skyles Steps Down as Corban Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Michelle Skyles, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Corban University, announced she is stepping down at the end of March to return to Idaho. “My parents are both in their 90’s and living at home,” said Skyles. “I feel the need to move closer to them so I can properly care for them and assist in
Cumberland University Women’s Basketball Coach Moves to Men’s Side
Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced Monday the hiring of CU alum Jeremy Lewis as the men’s basketball coach for the Phoenix, effective immediately. Lewis has spent the last nine years as the head coach for women’s basketball at Cumberland and the last 17 years at CU as a player, graduate assistant, full-time
University of the Cumberlands Head Women’s Basketball Melissa Irvin Coach Steps Down
After one of the most incredible coaching runs in University of the Cumberlands history, women’s basketball head coach Melissa Irvin has announced that she is stepping down from coaching after 21 season at the helm of the Patriots women’s basketball program. “While parting Cumberland is very difficult, I cherish all the players, coaches and people
Leon Neal’s Contract not Renewed at Evangel University
Evangel University director of athletics Dr. Dennis McDonald announced Wednesday that the contract of head women’s basketball coach Leon Neal will not be renewed. The decision was made after the Crusaders finished their seventh consecutive losing season including a disappointing 2017-18 campaign. The Crusaders finished the season with a 5-24 record overall and 4-15 record
Mount Marty College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tom Schlimgen Announces Retirement
After 44 total years of coaching and inspiring student-athletes, Mount Marty College (MMC) Women’s Head Basketball Coach Tom Schlimgen has announced he will retire after the 2017-18 academic year. In July, Associate Head Coach Todd Schlimgen will take over for Tom, who has led the Lancers women’s basketball team to incredible athletic and academic success
Cal Maritime Names Dennis Cox Head Women’s Basketball Coach
The California State Maritime Academy has named Dennis Cox as its new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Cox was the Division II National Coach of the Year in 2011 when his team won the National Championship. Cox spent the last three seasons in the same position at San Francisco State. Prior to his time with the
Myron Brown Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Thomas University
Myron Brown has been named the new head women’s basketball coach of the Thomas Night Hawks, director of athletics Mike Lee announced. Brown, who most recently served as interim head women’s basketball coach for The Sun Conference rival Saint Thomas (Fla.), begins his duties Sept. 11 as Thomas’ second head coach in program history. He replaces Coretta Brown,