March 21, 2011

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin director of athletics Barry Alvarez announced Monday that Lisa Stone will be relieved of her duties as UW’s head women’s basketball coach effective immediately.

“I am appreciative of the hard work Lisa has put into being our women’s basketball coach the past eight seasons,” Alvarez said. “She is a good person and has been a loyal and enthusiastic representative of our athletic department and university. Off the court, Lisa and her program have contributed much to our community. On the court, however, our women’s basketball program has not reached and maintained the level of success I believe is possible. Accordingly, I have decided to make a coaching change. We will immediately begin the search for a new women’s head basketball coach at Wisconsin.”

Stone recently finished her eighth season as the Badgers’ head coach. She led UW to a 128-119 (.518) record and one NCAA tournament appearance in those eight years. Stone and the Badgers finished 16-15 this season, including a loss to Illinois State in the second round of the WNIT.

STATEMENT FROM Lisa Stone:
“I would like to thank Coach Alvarez and the administration for their support over the past eight years. I would also like to thank my staff and players for their hard work both in the classroom and on the court. This program has meant the world to me and I have put my heart and soul into it. It has been an honor to be the head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers.”