NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Women’s basketball finally ended its search for a new head coach, hiring Lisa Carlsen to take over the reigns of the team. The search lasted just over two months after the resignation of Kathi Bennett on April 29. She spent the past eight years at Lewis University, piling up an illustrious record and reputation as a coach. She is the winningest women’s basketball coach in the history of the program, compiling a 148-89 record in her tenure. In her final season at Lewis, Carlsen led the Flyers to a 31-3 record. She also went on to win the 2014-15 WBCA Division II Coach of the Year. – Chris Loggins, Northern Star. Read more.