Courtesy of Boston University Athletic Communications
BOSTON -
Head women's basketball coach Kelly Greenberg
has signed a two-year contract extension effective through the 2013-14
season, Boston University assistant Vice President and Director of
Athletics Mike Lynch announced today.
"We could not be prouder that Kelly will be our head women's
basketball coach for many years to come," Lynch said. "Although her
contract had three years remaining on it, we felt very strongly that
she has earned, and deserves, an even greater level of commitment from
Boston University."
The 2009 America East Coach of the Year, Greenberg led the
Terriers to a 25-8 record this season, capturing the program's first
regular-season championship in 20 years. With a 16-0 mark in conference
play, BU was one of just four Division I women's basketball programs
this year to post an undefeated record in its conference. The Terriers
advanced to the conference tournament championship game for the fourth
time in five years under her watch.
By virtue of its regular-season championship, BU participated
in postseason competition for just the second time in its 34-year
history when it received a bid to the WNIT. The Terriers earned the
program's first postseason win with a 79-60 home victory over Central
Connecticut State in the first round.
"I am very grateful to Mike Lynch and to Boston University for
this new agreement," Greenberg said. "BU is a great place and I truly
enjoy being a part of this community. My staff and I look forward to
continue building a strong basketball program."
Greenberg is the first BU women's basketball coach to win 20
games in consecutive seasons. Her record at BU stands at 93-63, and her
career mark, which includes five seasons as head coach at Penn, is
177-117.