April 1, 2003

Women's Basketball Announces Staff Change

            Kearney, NE - Nebraska-Kearney head women's basketball coach Carol Russell announced today that assistant coach Jon Will has resigned his position to pursue his educational interests.

            Will has been a part of the Lopers program the past three years. He spent the 2000-01 campaign as a graduate assistant before being the top assistant the past two years.  

            "I want to thank everyone at UNK who has made my time here such a positive experience. UNK is a fine institution and  I wish the university continued success." Will said.

            Will is going to continue his work towards a Master's degree in counseling at UNK. He is a 1997 graduate of Bethany College (Kans.).

            "Jon was a great help to me this season and I appreciate all he has done for the program," Russell said. "I wish him well in his future endeavors."

            Russell said she will begin the search for a new assistant immediately.

            In the 2002-03 season, the Lopers compiled a 25-6 record, won its sixth RMAC title and made an eighth straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament.