Life University Director of Athletics Jayme Pendergast announced Wednesday morning the hiring of Anna Kowalska as the new women’s basketball head coach. Kowalska brings a wealth of experience at the NAIA level where she has been involved with the program at West Virginia Tech since 2013. In her time with the program, she has not only
Kloppenburg-Pruitt named SOU women’s basketball coach
Southern Oregon University Director of Athletics Matt Sayre has identified a rising star in women’s college basketball to lead the Raiders: Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt, who will arrive in Ashland after three years as an assistant at San José State University. Kloppenburg-Pruitt will become the 14th head coach in program history, Sayre announced Thursday, following a nationwide
Obey named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Madonna U
Madonna University athletics director Scott Kennell has announced that Southfield native Jaresha Obey has been named the next head coach of Madonna women’s basketball. “We have the pieces in place to have a very successful program and we believe Jaresha can take us where we want to be,” said Kennell. “She has experience across all
Carrillo named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Graceland
The Graceland University Women’s Basketball program has announced the hiring of Stephanee Carrillo as the assistant coach. Coach Carrillo’s most recent position was as the assistant coach at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico. “I am beyond excited to be joining the Graceland community”, said Carrillo. “I’m thrilled to be working alongside Coach
WHoopDirt.com 2020-21 NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Pivot Analysis
For Immediate Release April 8, 2021 Westmont College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kirsten Moore has been named as the WHoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Pivot Analysis for the 2020-21 college basketball season. Moore qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Pivot Analysis Coach of the Week for Week 13 of the
Nickel named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Georgetown College
Georgetown College Vice President of Athletics Brian Evans introduced the women’s basketball program’s 10th head coach Wednesday afternoon in the LRC Ward Room. “It’s a great day in Tiger athletics as we welcome Coach Jeff Nickel to the athletic staff and hand him the reins of our women’s basketball program,” Evans said. “He should be
Northwestern College (IA) WBB Coach Yow resigns
Following a standout career as the head of the Northwestern College women’s basketball program, Chris Yaw has stepped down from his position after leading the Raiders the past 10 seasons. Yaw ranks second on the program’s all-time list for both wins (224) and win percentage (70%), finishing his tenure with a 224-94 overall record. Raider
REPORT: NAIA Stephens College (MO) dismisses coach
According to a report by the Missourian, Stephens College has dismissed head women’s basketball coach Joshua Steffen. Steffen told the Missourian that he was “blindsided” by the move. He added, “I’m proud of the work we did there. I’m crushed and hurt by the way it ended. I did the best I could, we did
Maner named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Andrews U
Shareka Maner has been named as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Andrews University (NC). Maner is a Florida native who played basketball at the University of Maine from 2009-2012 before later transferring to Henderson State University (AR) her junior year. Maner was unable to play her senior year due to a ruptured Achilles.
Rocky Mountain’s Keller reinstated
Rocky Mountain College women’s basketball head coach Wes Keller has been reinstated following his suspension according to a release from the college. Keller was placed on leave in early February after “some players objected to what they perceive is an abrasive coaching style.” Rocky Mountain President Bob Wilmouth said; “I am just so pleased that