March Sadness

The departure of Chris Wielgus as women's basketball coach after nearly three decades in Hanover may have surprised even her former players, but it hasn't diminished their appreciation of her legacy. That extends well beyond the 12 Ivy titles and 393 victories amassed in stints of eight and 20 years dating back to 1976. "Chris Wielgus is Dartmouth basketball," says Gail Koziara Boudreaux '82, a three-time All-Ivy Player of the Year. "She was a true pioneer in the early days of women's sports and built one of the most successful sports programs in the history of the College. She was a brilliant coach, a tremendous mentor and role model, and a great friend and advisor to all who played for her." Princeton women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart 'oo, an assistant to Wielgus after her own All-Ivy playing days, is another big fan.

Twenty-eight years and 12 championships is a great career by any measure—not to mention the hundreds of student-athletes she recruited and developed. I am honored to have been one. My relationship with Chris represents many facets of the impact coaches have on the ones they lead: mentor, coach, friend, colleague and competitor. I speak on behalf of so many when I say a heartfelt thank you."

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