February 23, 2006
Release courtesy of Mark Adkins, Wartburg College sports information director

WAVERLY, IOWA . . . Wartburg College Athletic Director Rick Willis announced today that Monica Severson is ending her tenure as head women’s basketball coach. A search for her replacement is currently under way.

“We are extremely appreciative of Coach Severson’s hard work and dedication to the women’s basketball program over the past 18 years,” Willis said. “We are hoping to find an individual to fill the position who can build on her success.”

Severson leaves the program as the winningest women’s basketball coach in Wartburg history. Ranked No. 26 among NCAA Division III active coaches in winning percentage, she achieved a 335-131 record in 17-plus seasons at the helm. Severson led the Knights to five Iowa Conference championships and nine NCAA Division III national tournament appearances, including three Elite Eight games in 2001, 1993 and 1992.

“It was time for a change professionally, in order to pursue more full-time administrative work that I’ve enjoyed and to spend more time with family,” Severson said. “I am very thankful to all the women who have been part of the program and to all of the people who have worked with me to make Wartburg women’s basketball what it is today. I wish the program more success down the road.”

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