University of Richmond announces Alisa Kresge as new women’s basketball head coach

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The University of Richmond has announced Alisa Kresge as the new head coach of the Spiders women's basketball team.

On Saturday, April 11, the Richmond Athletics announced in a press release that Kresge will be the new head coach of Richmond's women's basketball team. She coached the University of Vermont team and led them to the NCAA tournament three times in the last four years.

The previous Spiders head coach, Aaron Roussel, was announced as the new head coach of the University of Virginia's women's basketball team on Tuesday, April 7.

"We are thrilled to welcome Alisa to the University of Richmond. She is an exceptional and experienced coach with an outstanding record of success," said vice president and director of athletics John Hardt. "Alisa has won multiple championships and reached the NCAA Tournament while maintaining a strong focus on the academic and personal development of her student-athletes. With Alisa leading the way, Richmond is well-positioned to remain one of women's basketball's premier programs."

Read the full announcement here.