Yellowjackets Begin Search for Women's Basketball Coach (July 6, 2004)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings Athletics Director Dr. Gary Gray began the search for a new head women's basketball coach on Tuesday.  Former head coach Melissa Slone resigned late Friday evening.  She spent one year at MSU Billings.

The Yellowjackets are an NCAA Division II independent that competes in the West Region.  They were 16-11 last season and finished the season ranked tenth in the region.  MSU Billings has qualified for the NCAA Tournament eight times since 1994 and three times in the last five seasons.

The search for a new coach will have a national scope and begin immediately.  The position will be listed in the NCAA News as well as numerous local and regional media outlets.  As of Tuesday, numerous applications had already been submitted.  Persons interested in applying can read the job description below and contact Dr. Gray at ggray@msubillings.edu.