Mississippi State women's basketball head coach Sam Purcell announced the addition of Anita Howard as an assistant coach, praising her decade of head coaching experience and qualities as a proven winner.

By the Numbers
  • Anita Howard compiled a 75-71 record as the head coach of Georgia Southern.
  • She led Georgia Southern to its first 20-win season in two decades with a 21-10 overall record in 2022-23.
  • Howard also guided Georgia Southern to its first postseason victory and its first berth in over three decades in the 2023 Women's Basketball Invitational.
State of Play
  • Anita Howard joins Mississippi State women's basketball as an assistant coach.
  • Prior to joining Mississippi State, she spent five seasons as the head coach of Georgia Southern, where she achieved significant success.
What's Next

Anita Howard's addition as an assistant coach is expected to bring valuable experience and a proven track record to Mississippi State women's basketball program.

Bottom Line

Anita Howard's appointment as an assistant coach brings a wealth of coaching experience, a successful track record, and a strong commitment to excellence to the Mississippi State women's basketball program.