Purdue Fort Wayne Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced on Tuesday, March 30 that Maria Marchesano would be named the next head coach of the Mastodon women’s basketball program. “We are very excited about Maria Marchesano joining the Mastodon family,” Hartley Hutton said. “Coach Marchesano brings a wealth of experience, is a seasoned coach and mentor to her student-athletes,
Nelson’s contract not Renewed by Purdue Fort Wayne
Athletic Director Kelley Hartley Hutton announced Friday (Feb. 26) that Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Niecee Nelson. In five seasons, Nelson coached the Mastodons to an overall record of 22-116 and 8-74 in league play. “This decision is based on the team’s competitive performance over Nelson’s time as
Purdue Ft Wayne’s Nelson Returns from Administrative Leave
Purdue Fort Wayne Head Women’s Basketball Coach Niecee Nelson has returned from administrative leave following the university’s investigation into allegations from an anonymous source. Those allegations, which centered primarily on practice drills and possible NCAA rules infractions, were determined to be unfounded. After a thorough university investigation that included input from student-athletes, assistant coaches, staff
Nelson placed on administrative leave at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne head women’s basketball coach Niecee Nelson has been placed on administrative. The university issued the following press release earlier this afternoon: Nelson is in her third season at Purdue Fort Wayne. The Mastadons are currently 6-17 (20-9 Summitt).