Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 5/28 (D3 DIRT)…Al Pettway has officially been hired as the head men’s basketball coach at Worcester State. Here’s the official statement from the school: The Worcester State Athletic Department, led by Athletic Director Michael Mudd, is pleased to announce the return of Al Pettway ‘94 as the
Veteran Bridgewater State assistant Mike Donovan announces retirement
There was an opening for an assistant coach on the Bridgewater State men’s basketball staff in the spring of 1997. Peter Kelley, who had held that position with the Bears, had been hired to run the program at Framingham State, so Bridgewater State head coach Joe Farroba was on the lookout for a replacement. The job wound
Strothers joins Bridgewater State Basketball Staff
A former standout at Division II Merrimack College, Aaron Strothers joined the Bridgewater State coaching staff. Strothers was a four-year player at Merrimack, appearing in 108 career games at forward for the Warriors. He averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, helping his teams to a 70-44 record on his career including two NCAA
OFFICIAL: McLaughlin named Head Coach at D3 Bridgewater State
I confirmed this one a loooong time ago (D3 DIRT – 4/26). It’s finally been made official – Matt McLaughlin has officially been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Bridgewater State University. Here’s the the release by BSU: Bridgewater State University Associate Vice President of Athletics and Student Wellness, Dr. Marybeth Lamb,
D3 DIRT: Bridgewater State’s Farroba to retire
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that long-time Bridgewater State University head coach Joe Farroba will retire and be replaced by assistant coach Matt McLaughlin. Farroba has been the head coach at BSU for the past 29-seasons and has compiled a 402-365 (.524) record. During his tenure, the Bears reached postseason
MILESTONE: Bridgewater State’s Farroba earns win #400
Senior guard Alan Pettway (Worcester, Mass.) scored a career-high 28 points to lead the visiting Bridgewater State University men’s basketball team to an 87-77 victory over Dean College on Thursday night at Pieri Gymnasium. The win marked the 400th in the illustrious coaching career of Bridgewater State skipper, Joe Farroba. The winningest coach in BSU men’s
Morris Jr. Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Framingham State
Donald Morris Jr. has been named the new head coach of the Framingham State University men’s basketball program as announced by Director of Athletics Tom Kelley. “Donald brings a wealth of Division III coaching experience to our program,” said Kelley. “He has proven success in rebuilding struggling programs and is a tireless recruiter of quality
D3 DIRT: Framingham State opens
D3 Framingham State University (MA) is on the hunt for a new head coach, as Bill Raynor will not be returning. Raynor had been the head coach at FSU since 2018. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at D1 Holy Cross (1994-1999), and at MassBay CC (2005-17). Raynor, who starred collegiately
DIII DIRT: Framingham State to hire former DI head coach
I can confirm that Bill Rayor has been hired as the new head basketball coach at Framingham State University. Following his tenure as the head coach at Holy Cross (1995-1999), Raynor had a great run at the JUCO level, guiding MassBay CC to four Regional titles, and capturing four state Coach of the Year, and
OFFICIAL: Hundley Named Head Basketball Coach at Worcester State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned on Sunday (DIII DIRT)… The former Keene State College Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach, Tyler Hundley, has been named the Worcester State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, as announced by the Worcester State Athletic Department on Tuesday (Jun. 5). “I am excited to welcome Tyler Hundley
DIII DIRT: Worcester State set to name new Head Basketball Coach
I have now heard from multiple sources that Worcester State University (MA) will hire Tyler Hundley as their new head men’s basketball coach. Hundley, the associate head coach at Keene State, will replace long-time head coach Dave Lindberg who stepped away earlier this spring. In addition to his time at Keene State, Hundley has also
DIII DIRT: Worcester State Head Basketball Coach to Resign
I can confirm through multiple sources that Worcester State University (MA) head basketball coach David Lindberg will resign from his coaching position. I have heard that he will remain at the college in another role. Lindberg has spent the past 24 seasons as the head coach at WSU where he compiled a 281-351 record. The