Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant introduced on Saturday Dawn Thornton as the fifth head women’s basketball coach since becoming a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and joining NCAA Division I. Thornton comes to Alabama A&M after spending the past five seasons as the
Alabama A&M’s Richards steps down as WBBnHead Coach
Alabama A&M University Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, announced that a leadership change would be made in women’s basketball as head coach Margaret Richards stepped down to pursue other opportunities. “We are grateful for the dedication and effort that Coach Richards has shown during her tenure with the Alabama A&M University women’s basketball program,” Bryant said.
Arkansas Pine Bluff’s Thornton receives 3-yr contract extension
Coming off one the best seasons in the history of the women’s program, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women’s basketball head coach Dawn Thornton received a three-year contract extension, as announced by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced on Monday. “Coach Dawn and her staff’s commitment to UAPB and women’s basketball exemplifies hard work, determination,
Gordon named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at FAMU
Florida A&M’s Vice President & Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes named Bridgette Gordon as the women’s basketball head coach, announced Friday, July 28, 2023. “I am thrilled to welcome Bridgette Gordon as the next head coach of FAMU Women’s Basketball,” said Sykes. “She is well connected and well respected in the basketball community. Her experiences as
Pillow resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Florida A&M
Florida A&M Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shalon Pillow resigned after three years and two seasons leading the Rattlers. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program over the last three years,” said Pillow. “I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity of working with the young women on the team
Simmons tabbed as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Grambling
Courtney Simmons has been named the new Grambling State University head women’s basketball coach, announced by GSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott on Thursday. Simmons joins Grambling State after 10 years at Troy University, serving as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “This is an exciting moment for Grambling State University women’s
Murray relieved of duties as Women’s Basketball Coach at Grambling
Grambling State University Athletics has announced a change in leadership of the women’s basketball program. Coach Freddie Murray has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I’d like thank coach Murray for his service to the women’s basketball program and his commitment to the department and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Vice President
Monisha Neal added to Grambling Women’s Basketball Staff
Grambling State University head women’s basketball coach Freddie Murray has announced the addition of Monisha Neal to the Lady Tigers coaching staff as an assistant. Neal previously played for Grambling State from 2014-2018, where she accomplished many milestones. She was tabbed the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Week after averaging 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Anderson named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at MVSU
Mississippi Valley State University’s Interim-Director of Athletics, George Ivory, is proud to announce Kimberly Anderson as the sixth head women’s basketball of the Devilettes. An Introductory press conference will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022, in the R. W. Harrison Complex. The public is invited to attend. “I am excited Coach Anderson accepted the opportunity to lead
Skeete named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Texas Southern
Texas Southern University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger has named Vernette Skeete as the 13th head coach in program history, pending Board of Regents approval. Skeete comes to TSU from Texas A&M, where she served as the program’s co-associate head coach. A rising star in the collegiate ranks, Skeete has a wide variety of experience