CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University's head women's basketball coach Tracy Sanders has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep her at Southern Utah through the 2027-2028 season.
"I am thrilled to continue working with Coach Sanders to build the women's basketball program into a powerhouse in the WAC and nationally," said SUU Director of Athletics Doug Knuth. "Tracy is a wonderful person, a great coach and a perfect fit for our department, university and community. I couldn't be happier"
Sanders is fresh off a historic season for the Thunderbirds, winning the WAC regular season title and the WAC Tournament championship, en route to leading her team to the NCAA March Madness tournament for the first time in program history.
Just five years removed from inheriting a program that won just three games the year prior to her arrival, Sanders earned the WAC Coach of the Year award after amassing 23 wins on the year and going 16-2 in conference play.
"I am so grateful to President Mindy Benson and Athletic Director Doug Knuth for the opportunity they have given me to stay here at Southern Utah University and continue to build this women's basketball program," said Sanders. "I believe we are just scratching the surface on a tradition of championships. Cedar City is home, I love this community and appreciate all of their support and the family atmosphere surrounding my staff and players. SUU is a special place."
University President Mindy Benson said, "I am so proud of Coach Sanders and all of her accomplishments. She and her staff have built an exceptional women's basketball championship program here at SUU and I'm thrilled about what this contract extension means for the future of the program under her proven leadership."
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