Experience
2016 – Present: Head Coach, Louisiana Tech University
2012 – 2016: Head Coach, Northwestern State University
2009 – 2012: Assistant Coach, Texas Tech University
2008 – 2009: Assistant Coach, University of Southern Mississippi
2005 – 2008: Assistant Coach, Louisiana Tech University
2003 – 2005: Assistant Coach, University of Arkansas-Little Rock
2002 – 2003: Graduate Assistant Coach, Florida State University
1998 – 2002: Player, Louisiana Tech University
Education
2004: Florida State University, Masters, Sports Administration
2002: Louisiana Tech University, Bachelors, Business Administration
Personal
Hometown: Portland, AR
Family: Scott (Husband) & Aubrey, Cooper (Children)
Career Highlights
Career Record
191-150 (.560)
20+ Win Seasons (2)
2021-22, 2013-14
Winning Seasons (9)
2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2019-20, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14
Power Five Wins (3)
Big Ten, SEC
Conference Tournament Championships (2)
2014-15, 2013-14 Southland Conference
NCAA Tournament Berths (2)
2014-15, 2013-14
Other Post-Season Berths (5)
2022-23, 2021-22, 2017-18, 2016-17 WNIT & 2015-16 WBI
Has led Louisiana Tech to a 120-92 (.566) overall record, seven winning seasons, and four post-season berths – rebuilt a program that had only one winning season during the four seasons prior to her arrival
In 2021-22, led Louisiana Tech to the first Conference USA West Division Championship in program history, as well as the most single-season wins (21) in 11 seasons and second-most Conference USA wins (11) in program history
In 2016-17 (first season), led Louisiana Tech to the most single-season (18) wins, most Conference USA (12) wins, and first postseason appearance (WNIT) in six seasons
From 2012 to 2016, led Northwestern State to a 71-58 (.550) overall and 41-31 (.569) Southland Conference record, two Southland Conference Tournament Championships, as well as three post-season berths (two NCAA Tournaments), rebuilding a program that had won only six games the season prior to her arrival
From 2013 to 2015, led Northwestern State to consecutive Southland Conference Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history
As a Division I Head Coach, has recruited and coached 15 all-conference team selections, as well as one Sixth Player of the Year and one Rookie of the Year
From 2009 to 2012, helped lead Texas Tech to a 61-40 (.604) overall record and three post-season berths (one NCAA Tournament)
From 2005 to 2008, assisted Louisiana Tech to a 59-33 (.641) overall record, two WAC Regular Season Championships, one WAC Tournament Championship, and one NCAA Tournament berth
The Arkansas and Southwest Region Gatorade Player of the Year, helped lead Louisiana Tech to four consecutive WAC Regular Season Championships, WAC Tournament Championships, and NCAA Tournament berths (one Final Four & two Elite 8), finishing her career as the NCAA DI all-time career free throw percentage leader (91.5%)
News & Media
Head Coach Record
Season | School | Overall | Conference | Championships | Post-Season |
2012-13 | Northwestern State | 12-18 | 7-11 | ||
2013-14 | Northwestern State | 21-13 | 11-7 | Southland Conference T | NCAA (1st Round) |
2014-15 | Northwestern State | 19-15 | 10-8 | Southland Conference T | NCAA (1st Round) |
2015-16 | Northwestern State | 19-12 | 13-5 | WBI (1st Round) | |
2016-17 | Louisiana Tech | 18-14 | 12-6 | WNIT (1st Round) | |
2017-18 | Louisiana Tech | 19-12 | 10-6 | WNIT (1st Round) | |
2018-19 | Louisiana Tech | 14-16 | 6-10 | ||
2019-20 | Louisiana Tech | 15-15 | 6-12 | (COVID) | |
2020-21 | Louisiana Tech | 14-10 | 8-8 | ||
2021-22 | Louisiana Tech | 21-12 | 11-7 | CUSA WD | WNIT (1st Round) |
2022-23 | Louisiana Tech | 19-13 | 12-8 | WNIT (1st Round) | |
Career | 191-150 (.560) | 106-88 (.546) |