MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin has announced the resignation of women’s basketball coach Marisa Moseley after four challenging seasons with the program. Moseley, who compiled a 47-75 record during her tenure, led a team that has faced difficulties in achieving success within the competitive Big Ten Conference for more than a decade.
The Badgers ended their season with a 13-16 record, culminating in a 81-54 loss to Iowa during the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Over her four seasons, Moseley was unable to secure a win rate exceeding one-third in conference games.
Citing personal reasons, Moseley tendered her resignation. “I notified [athletic director] Chris McIntosh of my decision to resign for personal reasons,” Moseley stated in an announcement by the university. She conveyed her gratitude towards the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and Badger fans who offered support.
Margaret McKeon, the associate head coach, will assume the role of interim head coach while the university embarks on a broader search for a permanent replacement.
Athletic director Chris McIntosh expressed his appreciation for Moseley’s dedication. “Marisa informed me this past Friday that she would be stepping down,” he noted. “Her passion for coaching and her efforts to strive for program success were commendable. I wish her success in her future endeavors.”
In January, Wisconsin was investigating claims made by a former player regarding alleged mistreatment by Moseley and her coaching staff. Tessa Towers, now with Ball State, previously played for Wisconsin (2022-2024) and shared her experiences on social media without naming Moseley directly. Towers described experiences with medical and mental health pressures, claiming she felt coerced into releasing therapy session information and undergoing evaluations.
Following the emergence of these allegations, Moseley stated she was unable to comment on students’ health-related claims due to privacy, but emphasized the priority of her players’ well-being. “My staff and I strive to foster a welcoming environment and build positive, lasting relationships,” Moseley said at the time.
The university’s statement about Moseley’s resignation did not address Towers’ accusations.
Prior to her appointment at Wisconsin, Moseley had a successful stint at Boston University, accumulating a 45-29 record over three seasons. Her previous experience also included assisting on five national championship teams under coach Geno Auriemma at UConn.
Despite her efforts, Moseley was unable to revive the Wisconsin program, which has not seen a winning season since 2010-11. The team’s most recent notable achievement under Moseley was reaching the WNIT quarterfinals last year with a 15-17 record. The Badgers’ last appearance in the NCAA Tournament was in 2010.
