RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball head coach Chrissy Roberts will not be retained, Director of Athletics
Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university today.
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Roberts' contract expires in 2019.
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"Chrissy Roberts has been – as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach – an outstanding ambassador for Eastern Kentucky University," Lochmueller said. "Her love for this program and this university is matched by very few. However, after a thorough review of our women's basketball program, I have determined now is the right time for a change in leadership. We wish Chrissy nothing but the best in the future. She has been a shining example of what it means to be a Colonel."
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Roberts was selected as Eastern's eighth head coach on May 29, 2008. In 11 seasons, her teams compiled a 122-194 record. Under her guidance, the Colonels finished with a winning record three times and qualified for the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament on six occasions.
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Roberts coached nine All-OVC selections, eight OVC All-Newcomer Team choices and two OVC All-Tournament honorees. In 2017, her team received the President's Volunteer Service Award for its commitment to serving the Richmond community.
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A national search for Eastern Kentucky's next women's basketball head coach will begin immediately.
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