By John Bohenkamp Kate Martin’s reaction echoed an entire fan base. The former Iowa player was on Monday’s Zoom call with media members talking about making th
The former Iowa player was on Monday’s Zoom call with media members talking about making the roster of WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces when she was informed that Hawkeyes’ coach Lisa Bluder had announced her retirement moments earlier.And that was before Martin knew the second piece of the day’s news.
“It is bittersweet news for all of us who love the University of Iowa and who have incredible admiration and respect for what Coach Bluder has accomplished and for how she did it,” Iowa athletics director Beth Goetz said in a statement. “Lisa has left an indelible mark on this program, touched countless lives, and brought joy to all who know and love the Hawkeyes.
Bluder, hired at Iowa in 2000, retires as the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten history with an overall record of 528-254 and a Big Ten record of 262-145. The Hawkeyes made 22 postseason tournament appearances, including 14 of the last 16 NCAA Tournaments. She led the Hawkeyes to five Big Ten Tournament titles, and two shared Big Ten regular-season championships.“Yeah, I’m very shocked,” Martin said. “I mean, I'm happy for her.
Bluder began her coaching career as head coach at St. Ambrose University for six seasons from 1985-90, followed by a 10-year head coaching stint at Drake, where she won four Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championships and three regular-season titles .
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