Missouri Baptist University Director of Athletics Jeff Fore has announced that the women’s basketball program will be under new leadership heading into the 2024-25 academic year. Samuel Pearson (’13, ’15) just wrapped up his sixth season as head coach after a promotion from the assistant head coach seat in 2018. In his six years at the
Minner named inaugural Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has hired Chris Minner to launch its women’s basketball program. Minner comes by way of Texas A&M University- Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana), but he has also helmed NAIA programs at Midway University (KY) and Our Lady of the Lake University. Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is also a member of the
NAIA DIRT: Ray out as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State
I can confirm that Greg Ray is out as the head women’s basketball coach at NAIA Oklahoma Pan Handle State University, and Maria Wiltzius has taken over on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. Ray was hired at OPSU back in 2022 after serving as the associate head coach at Seward County
NAIA NEWS: Vaughn to take over as WBB Head Coach at Cumberland U in April 2024
Cumberland University Vice President of Athletics Ron Pavan announces the hiring of Mark Vaughn as the next head women’s basketball coach effective April 2024. “Mark brings a great deal of experience with coaching, recruiting, game management, and scouting at numerous colleges,” Pavan said. “Mark understands recruiting quality players to stay competitive in the Mid-South Conference
NAIA NEWS: Lovitsch promoted to Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Saint Xavier
Assistant coach Sidney Lovitsch has been named the interim head coach of the Saint Xavier University women’s basketball team for the 2023-24 season. She takes over the program after former head coach Travis Brewster accepted the same position at NCAA Division II Chadron State College (Neb.) earlier this month. Lovitsch joined the SXU coaching staff last season
NAIA NEWS: Pringle Jr. resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Bethel College
The Bethel College Athletic Department has announced the resignation of Derrick Pringle Jr., head women’s basketball coach. Derrick expressed a heartfelt reflection on his time at Bethel when announcing his resignation, “As I reflect on the past two years, it has been an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to pour into students’ lives, work with
WVU Tech adds Osborne as Assistant WBB Coach
Head coach Ashley Brown and the WVU Tech’s women’s basketball team are excited to announce the addition of Kenny Osborne to the coaching staff this season as the assistant coach. “I’m happy to welcome Kenny to the Golden Bear women’s basketball program,” Kenneth Howell, Director of Athletics, said. “His experience and skill set combined with his passion
NAIA NEWS: Gorby named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Midway University
Midway University has announced the hiring of Kylee Gorby as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program at Midway University. “The opportunity to add a young, talented coach like Kylee to our coaching staff was one we couldn’t pass up,” said Daniel Prevett, Vice President of Athletics. “My familiarity with Coach Gorby from
NAIA DIRT: Minner departs Midway; Named Head Coach at Texas A&M Texarkana
Chris Minner has resigned as the head women’s basketball coach at NAIA Midway University (KY), and has taken over at NAIA Texas A&M Texarkana. Minner had spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Midway, where he went 62-25, including a 23-9 (16-2) record this past season. Prior to his time in Kentucky,
NAIA NEWS: Granato named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at St. Andrews
Elizabeth Burris, Director of Athletics, is excited to announce the hire of Vinnie Granato as the new head women’s basketball coach for the Knights. Granato comes to St. Andrews with vast experience in the coaching realm, with over nine years at the collegiate level. As the associate head women’s basketball coach at Goshen College, an