Howard University names new head women's basketball coach

Howard University has named Cathy Parson as its new head women's basketball coach. 

Cathy Parson

Parson comes to Howard after serving as associate coach at the University of Richmond last season. Prior to her stint there, Parson served first as the assistant coach and later as interim head coach for the Washington Mystics in 1998. Parson also had a successful stint at Christopher Newport College from 1988 to 1998 and compiled an impressive 183-83 record. She also served as an assistant coach at Providence College from 1985 until 1988.

Parson played collegiately at the West Virginia University where she still holds the school record for total points in a career with 2,128. She had her jersey number retired in 1986 and became the first female to be inducted into the University's Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from there in 1984.

A native of Hagerstown, MD, Parson attended North Hagerstown High School.

Parson inherits a team that posted a 19-10 record last season and was the regular season Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion.

CATHY PARSON AT A GLANCE
Hometown Hagerstown, Md.
Birthdate May 4, 1961
High School North Hagerstown High School
College West Virginia '84

COACHING EXPERIENCE
1999- Associate Head Coach University of Richmond
1998 Assistant Coach/Head Coach Washington Mystics
1988-98 Head Coach Christopher Newport Univ.
1985-88 Assistant Coach Providence College
Notes: Compiled a 183-83 career record at Christopher Newport ... Coached CNU to six NCAA Division III Tournament appearances ...

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1980-84 Guard West Virginia University
1984 Guard Virginia Waves (WABL)
Notes: Is the all-time leading scorer in West Virginia University women's
basketball history with 2,128 points.

More info on Parson from the University of Richmond web site...

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