Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger announced Thursday the elevation of Lady Lions’ all-time great Maggie Lucas to assistant coach. Lucas returned to her alma mater in May as Director of Player Development. Kieger on Lucas: “We are thrilled to elevate Maggie Lucas to an assistant coach. She has an incredible passion for Lady Lion basketball and knows what it takes
Kieger inks extension at Penn State
Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger has been awarded an extension, which was approved by the Board of Trustees this morning. The Lady Lions have increased their win totals in each of Kieger’s first three seasons in Happy Valley. “I am excited for the future of our program,” said Kieger. “I am encouraged by the foundation we
Penn State mourns the passing of former women’s basketball head coach Rene Portland
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics mourns the passing of former women’s basketball head coach Rene Portland, who died on Sunday in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. She was 65. A native of Broomall, Pennsylvania, Portland was named the fourth head coach in Penn State women’s basketball history on May 20, 1980. She compiled a 606-236 overall record during her