Marisa Moseley, the head coach of Wisconsin’s women’s basketball team, has resigned from her position after accruing a 47-75 record over four seasons. The team has been facing challenges in the Big Ten conference, reflecting struggles that have persisted for over a decade. This season, the Badgers recorded a 13-16 score and faced a defeat of 81-54 against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament’s opening round.
In a statement, Moseley revealed her decision to step down due to personal reasons, expressing gratitude toward the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and dedicated fans who supported the program both at the Kohl Center and nationally. Margaret McKeon, currently the associate head coach, will assume the role of interim head coach while the university engages in a nationwide search for Moseley’s replacement.
Athletic director Chris McIntosh commented on Moseley’s departure, emphasizing her dedication and passion for coaching, expressing well wishes for her future endeavors. McIntosh confirmed that Moseley had informed him of her decision on the preceding Friday.
Earlier this year, allegations surfaced from former player Tessa Towers involving alleged mistreatment by Moseley and her coaching staff. Although Moseley wasn’t named directly, Towers recounted experiences, including being subjected to frequent medication changes, being pressured to share therapy sessions, and being compelled to undergo autism testing. Following the emergence of these allegations, Moseley underscored her commitment to the well-being of her players above basketball.
No mention of the allegations appeared in the university’s announcement regarding Moseley’s resignation. Despite her previous success at Boston University and experience assisting championship-winning teams at UConn, Moseley faced challenges in revitalizing Wisconsin’s performance in women’s basketball. The last time the Badgers posted a winning season was in 2010-11, and their NCAA Tournament aspirations have been dormant since 2010. Last year under her leadership, the team achieved a 15-17 record and reached a WNIT quarterfinal, marking its best performance in the past decade.
