Carolyn Kieger Is 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s Coach of the Year Semifinalist
3/12/2019 10:28:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Kieger has guided the Golden Eagles to 26 wins this season
ATLANTA—Marquette women's basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger has been chosen as one of 10 Semifinalists for the 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's Coach of the Year Award, announced Tuesday by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.
Kieger joins Geno Auriemma (UConn), Lisa Bluder (Iowa), Amanda Butler (Clemson), Kelly Graves (Oregon), Muffet McGraw (Notre Dame), Wes Moore (NC State), Kim Mulkey (Baylor), Vic Schaefer (Mississippi State), and Jeff Walz (Louisville)on the national list.
In her fifth year at the helm of the Golden Eagles Kieger has guided the squad to one of he best seasons in program history. A win over Georgetown in the BIG EAST Tournament semifinals gave Marquette its 26th win of the season, matching a program record for victories. MU won its second consecutive BIG EAST regular season title in 2017-18, but first outright and has been ranked in every poll of the season, which is also a first for the program.
"The competition for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Award starts now as we see which coaches can withstand the tough matchups ahead," said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "We're looking forward to watching these candidates lead and push their teams to excel in the tournament."
The list will be narrowed to four finalists on March 21, and fans will be able to support their favorite women's college coach by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 22-April 3, to cast their ballot. The fan vote will account for five percent of the overall final vote. The 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year will be announced on April 6, and the winner will be honored at their school at a later date.
"Werner is once again thrilled to be presenting the semifinalists for the Naismith Women's Coach of the Year," said Stacy Gardella, vice president of brand marketing at WernerCo. "These coaches know how to promote teamwork and dedication in the talented players they coach."
"The competition for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Award starts now as we see which coaches can withstand the tough matchups ahead," said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "We're looking forward to watching these candidates lead and push their teams to excel in the tournament."
The list will be narrowed to four finalists on March 21, and fans will be able to support their favorite women's college coach by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 22-April 3, to cast their ballot. The fan vote will account for five percent of the overall final vote. The 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year will be announced on April 6, and the winner will be honored at their school at a later date.
"Werner is once again thrilled to be presenting the semifinalists for the Naismith Women's Coach of the Year," said Stacy Gardella, vice president of brand marketing at WernerCo. "These coaches know how to promote teamwork and dedication in the talented players they coach."
Kieger joins Geno Auriemma (UConn), Lisa Bluder (Iowa), Amanda Butler (Clemson), Kelly Graves (Oregon), Muffet McGraw (Notre Dame), Wes Moore (NC State), Kim Mulkey (Baylor), Vic Schaefer (Mississippi State), and Jeff Walz (Louisville)on the national list.
In her fifth year at the helm of the Golden Eagles Kieger has guided the squad to one of he best seasons in program history. A win over Georgetown in the BIG EAST Tournament semifinals gave Marquette its 26th win of the season, matching a program record for victories. MU won its second consecutive BIG EAST regular season title in 2017-18, but first outright and has been ranked in every poll of the season, which is also a first for the program.
"The competition for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Award starts now as we see which coaches can withstand the tough matchups ahead," said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "We're looking forward to watching these candidates lead and push their teams to excel in the tournament."
The list will be narrowed to four finalists on March 21, and fans will be able to support their favorite women's college coach by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 22-April 3, to cast their ballot. The fan vote will account for five percent of the overall final vote. The 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year will be announced on April 6, and the winner will be honored at their school at a later date.
"Werner is once again thrilled to be presenting the semifinalists for the Naismith Women's Coach of the Year," said Stacy Gardella, vice president of brand marketing at WernerCo. "These coaches know how to promote teamwork and dedication in the talented players they coach."
"The competition for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Award starts now as we see which coaches can withstand the tough matchups ahead," said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "We're looking forward to watching these candidates lead and push their teams to excel in the tournament."
The list will be narrowed to four finalists on March 21, and fans will be able to support their favorite women's college coach by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 22-April 3, to cast their ballot. The fan vote will account for five percent of the overall final vote. The 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year will be announced on April 6, and the winner will be honored at their school at a later date.
"Werner is once again thrilled to be presenting the semifinalists for the Naismith Women's Coach of the Year," said Stacy Gardella, vice president of brand marketing at WernerCo. "These coaches know how to promote teamwork and dedication in the talented players they coach."
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