Slam Dunk: NDNU Names New Women's Basketball Coach

The Notre Dame de Namur athletic department and Athletic Director Josh Doody have announced the hiring of Angela Kristensen as the Argos new head women’s basketball coach. 

“We are very excited to have Angie come on board.” Doody said.  “She is a great coach and her ability to recruit and her familiarity with the conference makes her excellent fit at NDNU.  I am looking forward to seeing the progression of our women’s basketball team under her leadership.”

Kristensen comes to NDNU after spending the better part of seven seasons at the helm of fellow Pacific West Conference member Dixie State College in St. George, Utah.  She helped oversee the Red Storm’s move into NCAA Division II the same year NDNU made the transition. 

Kristensen was extremely successful at Dixie State, leading the team to six straight winning seasons and three straight second place conference finishes.  She led the Red Storm to a 24-4 record in 2010-11, earning the school’s first ever NCAA Division II Tournament berth and a national ranking of No. 10. 

Prior to Dixie State, Kristensen spent four seasons at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.  At CSM she compiled a 71-60, earned a trip to the NAIA National Tournament and was named Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2003-04.  Additionally, Kristensen spent a season at Northwest Missouri State University as the primary assistant under Head Coach Gene Steinmeyer. 

“I would like to thank Josh and the search committee for all their hard work in this process.” Kristensen said. “I am extremely excited to stay on the west coach and continue to coach in the PacWest Conference. 

Kristensen takes over a NDNU program that is coming off a 5-21 season in 2012-13.  The Argos finished strong with back-to-back wins to close out the season and return four of their top five scorers. 

“I am ready to help build this program and NDNU back on the map.” Kristensen added.  “It is great to be a part of the Argonaut family.”