BU names Marisa Moseley women’s basketball coach
Marisa Moseley led the Boston University women’s basketball program to its first (and so far only) NCAA Division 1 tournament appearance as a player in 2003.
Now, the two-time Terrier captain is taking the helm as head coach after a nine-year stint as an assistant on Geno Auriemma’s staff at the University of Connecticut.
“I am honored and humbled to be named the head women’s basketball coach at Boston University,’’ Moseley said in a release. “I am excited to return to a place filled with wonderful memories and helped mold me into the person I am today.’’
Auriemma said, “BU is getting an amazing person who has the ability to transform the women’s program and create excitement that the players, the university, and the fans can rally around.
“Marisa possesses the same qualities that every successful coach has: passion, energy, compassion, discipline, and the ability to communicate effectively to her players.’’
Moseley, a 2004 graduate, helped BU capture the 2003 America East championship, earning a first-round matchup against UConn in the NCAA Tournament, which the Terriers lost, 91-44.
The eighth coach in program history, and first alumna, the Springfield native replaces Katy Steding, who compiled a 31-88 record in four seasons, including 10-19 in 2017-18.
“This is a banner day for Boston University women’s basketball,’’ said BU athletic director Drew Marrochello.
“As we embark on a new and promising era, we are incredibly excited to welcome Marisa back to her alma mater to lead the program she played for.’’
