UCI names head women's basketball coach

Molly Goodenbour has been named head women’s basketball coach at UC Irvine. Goodenbour, who received a four-year contract, becomes the seventh women’s coach in the program’s history. “Molly is a proven winner with championship experience,” said Athletic Director Mike Izzi. “She is a successful head coach and I look forward to her developing the UC Irvine program into a Big West Conference and national contender.” Goodenbour, 36, comes to UCI after two successful seasons at Chico State, where she compiled a 52-11 record.