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Women's Basketball Announces Four New Hires

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May 13, 2025

Women's Basketball Announces Four New Hires

NEW ORLEANS – Tulane Women’s Basketball has added four members to its staff ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Green Wave will feature three new assistant coaches as well as a new Director of Operations under the direction of Head Coach Ashley Langford.

Camille Collier joins as an assistant coach, coming to Tulane after spending three years as an assistant coach at Arizona State. Collier played basketball at Wake Forest and has worked at Virginia Tech, Hofstra, Radford, and Jacksonville.

She was a 2025 Next Generation Institute Recipient for the NCAA Final Four in Tampa and helped Virginia Tech towards a No. 5 seed in the tournament, the highest in program history. She hopes to win a championship with Tulane and help Coach Langford build on the program’s success.

“I’m excited about being a part of the rich tradition of the women’s basketball program and helping to make the alum proud,” Collier said.

Coach Langford is optimistic about the insight Collier will bring to Tulane.

“Camille is a tremendous addition to our staff. I’ve known her for a long time, and she brings a wealth of experience from wearing many hats throughout her coaching career. Having both played and coached at a high level, she understands exactly what it takes to help a program succeed—on and off the court. That kind of insight and dedication is a huge asset for our program.”

Tulane will bring in Ke’Sha Blanton as the new recruiting coordinator and assistant coach. Blanton joins the Wave from the Air Force Prep Academy and brings with her 14 years of DI coaching experience. She hopes to help Tulane towards championships and winning seasons.

“My goal is to help Coach Langford – her drive and excitement for the program is infectious,” Blanton said.

Coach Langford is confident in Blanton’s future contributions to the program.

“Ke’Sha is a ball of energy and brings a dynamic presence to our staff. She’s incredibly experienced, having served as a head coach twice in her career. Her work ethic and ability to connect with people are unmatched. Ke’Sha will make an immediate impact on our recruiting efforts and in building strong relationships throughout Tulane and the New Orleans community.”

Donnie Stith is joining the Green Wave as an assistant coach, coming from seven seasons at Howard University. He also holds 8 high school and AAU coaching seasons.

Stith is a Tulane alum, having played basketball for the Wave from 2004-08, and is thrilled to return to his alma mater. He also played three years professionally overseas in Ireland, Austria, and Malaysia. At Tulane, Stith looks to emphasize development and contribute to a winning program with long-term success.

Coach Langford is happy to have another Wave join her in the effort.

“I’m really excited to have another Tulane alum join our staff. Donnie comes from a winning program and truly understands what it takes to succeed. His playing experience—both at Tulane and professionally—will resonate with our players, and that’s important because we’re committed to developing pros.”

Finally, Olivia Fouty will serve as the new Director of Basketball Operations. Fouty comes to Tulane after serving as the Women’s Basketball Director of Operations at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. She worked as an assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands and Hawai’i Pacific and as a graduate assistant at Wheeling University, where she earned her MBA. Fouty had an impressive career as an athlete, playing basketball at Eastern Michigan, TAMU-CC, and professionally in Spain.

She is excited to explore the rich traditions of the city and work with the student athletes.

“Olivia is a proven winner as both a player and a coach. Her outgoing personality, work ethic, and eye for detail will bring instant value to our program and make a strong presence in the community,” Coach Langford said.

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Former Illini basketball sharpshooter Luke Goode engaged to Illinois volleyball star Kayla Burbage

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January 2, 2026

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Love is in the air for two of Champaign’s top athletes in recent years. Former Illini men’s basketball wing Luke Goode popped the question to Illinois volleyball middle blocker Kayla Burbage, the couple shared via Instagram on Wednesday.

“Proverbs 18:22: ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord,’” Goode wrote. “Going into the New Years as future Mr. and Mrs. Goode!”

Goode spent the first three years of his college career in Champaign, graduating from the Gies School of Business in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. After his sophomore season was cut short due to a foot injury, Goode bounced back as a junior, playing in all 38 games for the 2024 Elite Eight team. That season, the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter averaged 5.7 points and shot 38.9% from three on just over four attempts per game.

Last season, Goode spent his final year of eligibility playing for his home state Indiana Hoosiers before turning pro. He is currently suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. In 11 games so far as a rookie, Goode is putting up 7.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in just above 20 minutes per game.

Burbage just finished up her final season of college volleyball. After spending her freshman campaign at Missouri, Burbage decided to make the move to Champaign. As a sophomore and junior, Burbage played in every match on Illinois’ schedule: 60 total. A shoulder injury sidelined the 6-foot-4 North Carolina native for her senior season, but she returned for a graduate year in 2025. In her final season at Huff Hall, Burbage ranked second in total blocks (82.0) for the Illini and had the fifth-most kills on the team (98).

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Hawkeyes Knock Down Nebraska – Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics

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January 2, 2026

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – No. 14 Iowa (12-2, 3-0) defeated No. 20 Nebraska (12-2, 1-2) on New Years Day inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 86-76.

Sophomore Chit-Chat Wright dominated the day for the Hawkeyes with a career-high 24 points, three assists, and two steals. Senior Hannah Stuelke followed with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists to notch her third double-double of the season.

The Huskers came out to a fast-paced 8-0 run to start the game. Stuelke got the scoring started for Iowa by getting to the line, sinking both free-throws. Three minutes into gameplay, the Hawkeyes began to capitalize on Nebraska miscues. Sophomore Ava Heiden led a 7-0 run for Iowa to bring the gap to 9-12 with 4:46 left in the quarter. The Huskers contained a narrow 21-18 lead headed into the second quarter.

Wright drained a three-pointer to start the second period, tying up the score for the first time on the day. The Hawkeyes went on to gain nine points on seven forced Husker turnovers in the half. Heiden led the quarter with eight points going 4-for-4 on field goals. A combined 26 points, shooting 66.7 percent in the quarter, left Iowa behind 44-45 at half.

The Hawkeyes came out of the locker room with an 8-2 run to put them in front. Iowa forced four Husker turnovers in the first three minutes of the third quarter, capitalizing five points off of them. Stuelke continued to be a difference maker for Iowa with seven points and two rebounds. This momentum pushed Iowa up 64-61 heading into the fourth.

In the final quarter, the Hawkeyes continued their defensive pursuit, forcing five more turnovers, adding to their total of 18 on the day. Senior Taylor McCabe hit a three-point basket at 4:32 to power Iowa to the end. The Hawkeyes pushed out a 15-6 run to secure a Hawkeye victory.

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Dallas Pulse set to make history in season opener at Comerica Center

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January 2, 2026

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North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team will officially launch its inaugural season on Saturday, Jan. 10.

DALLAS — For North Texas volleyball fans, Saturday’s season opener represents more than just a first serve, it’s the beginning of something the region has been waiting for.

The Dallas Pulse, the region’s first women’s professional volleyball team, will open its inaugural season Saturday, Jan. 10, hosting the Indiana franchise at Comerica Center in Frisco.

The matchup marks the first Major League Volleyball game played by a Dallas-based team and is a milestone moment for the metroplex.

The Pulse will play 14 home matches during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, giving local fans a consistent opportunity to support a women’s pro team built in their own backyard.

Saturday, Jan. 10 – Indy
Thursday, Jan. 15 – San Diego
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Omaha
Sunday, Feb. 8 – Grand Rapids
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Indy
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Grand Rapids
Friday, Feb. 27 – Orlando
Friday, March 13 – Columbus
Sunday, March 15 – Atlanta
Saturday, March 21 – San Diego
Thursday, March 26 – Atlanta
Friday, April 17 – Columbus
Friday, May 1 – Omaha
Sunday, May 3 – Orlando

Leading the team into its first season is head coach Shannon Winzer, who was named to the role in September. The January debut places Dallas at the center of the league’s early growth as women’s professional volleyball continues to gain momentum nationwide.

The timing feels right for North Texas. The region has long been a volleyball hotbed, producing elite athletes through nationally recognized club programs, championship high school teams and top-tier collegiate programs. Until now, many of those players, and the fans who followed them, had no local professional team to rally behind.

Dallas Pulse leadership told WFAA that they hope to change that.

Season ticket deposits are currently open, and the Pulse holds the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft scheduled for Nov. 24, giving the team a chance to add a cornerstone player ahead of its debut season.

Major League Volleyball is also preparing for future growth, announcing plans to add expansion teams in Washington, D.C. and Northern California in 2027.

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Tritons Set for Preseason North American Challenge

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January 2, 2026

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — UC San Diego men’s volleyball will prepare for the upcoming season with four exhibitions this weekend as part of the North American Challenge. The event will be hosted by Long Beach State on Friday and Sunday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid.

The Tritons will play two Canadian sides, Alberta and Calagry. They will play each team once on both days of the challenge.

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Friday, Jan. 2

2 PM – vs Calgary

4:30 PM – vs Alberta

Sunday, Jan. 4

12:30 PM – vs Alberta

3 PM – vs Calgary

Live stats for all four matches will be available HERE. Fans interested in attending matches can purchase tickets through Long Beach State HERE.

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The Tritons open the 2026 season at home next Tuesday, Jan. 6. Jessup will visit LionTree Arena for a match that begins at 7 PM.

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After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.