Tom Reisenweber

3 weeks ago | goerie.com | Tom Reisenweber

From the moment Chris Kwiatek became a coach, he wanted to make a difference. He loved the idea of helping athletes achieve their goals each season. On Monday, Kwiatek was introduced as the new head coach of the McDowell girls' basketball team. “I’ve always loved coaching, probably because I wasn’t a great player back in my day,” Kwiatek joked. “It fueled me to want to help kids get to where they want to go and achieve their dreams and aspirations.

4 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Tom Reisenweber

PITTSBURGH – Nicole Kamin has been counted on to contribute on offense and give the Lakers another big-time post-presence all season. With the season on the line Wednesday, she took over on offense. Kamin scored 21 points, including 15 in the second half, as Grand Valley State held off Pittsburg State 68-61 in the NCAA Division II women's basketball Final Four at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on the campus of Duquesne University. “I think it's awesome we've gotten to this point,” Kamin said.

1 month ago | goerie.com | Tom Reisenweber

Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Gannon women's basketball discusses Elite Eight loss, seasonHear from Gannon coach Cleve Wright, Bri Claxon and Kate Ratliff about their Elite Eight loss Monday and what is to come next year. PITTSBURGH – Just wait until next year. Bri Claxon and Kate Ratliff left the postgame news conference with determination after getting over the sadness. Gannon's performance on Monday wasn't like them. Not even close.

1 month ago | lubbockonline.com | Tom Reisenweber

PITTSBURGH – Steve Gomez has been through it all in his coaching career. From building an NAIA team to a Division II powerhouse that has won three national championships. With all of his experience, he also knows that sometimes it just isn't his team's night.

1 month ago | hollandsentinel.com | Tom Reisenweber

PITTSBURGH – Grand Valley State has one of the top offenses in the country, but the Lakers struggled on Monday. With shots not falling in the first half, the Lakers turned to their defense to keep their season going for at least another two days. “It was kind of what we expected in the first half,” said Grand Valley State coach Mike Williams. “It was a knuckle-buster. We watched Gannon film, and they have a very talented team with size and they are well-coached.