Missouri Western State University has appointed Ashton Feldhaus as the 10th head women's basketball coach, marking her first-time head coaching role following five successful seasons as assistant and associate head coach for Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Feldhaus takes charge of the Griffons after Eckerd's six consecutive NCAA Division II tournament appearances and a program-best Sweet 16 run in 2023. She steps into a program that has secured 100 wins in the past five seasons, including an Elite 8 appearance in 2022-2023 and an outright MIAA Championship in 2023-24.

By the Numbers
  • Eckerd College made six straight NCAA Division II tournament appearances
  • Eckerd College posted a 91-28 overall record during Feldhaus's five-year tenure
State of Play
  • Ashton Feldhaus has been named the 10th head women's basketball coach at Missouri Western State University
  • A formal press conference and public reception to introduce Coach Feldhaus will take place next week
What's Next

Feldhaus is gearing up to officially join Griffon Nation and has expressed her readiness to contribute to the success of Griffon Athletics. A formal press conference and public reception are scheduled for next week to introduce her to the community.

Bottom Line

Ashton Feldhaus steps into her first head coaching role at Missouri Western State University, bringing her successful track record as an assistant and associate head coach at Eckerd College to lead the Griffons' women's basketball program to further achievements.