Head coach, Jody Adams-Birch, yells at the referee about a perceived missed call Sunday afternoon. Adams-Birch will not coach the team this weekend while information regarding the program is being investigated.
Wichita State women’s basketball assistant coach Kirk Crawford will take over head coaching duties for Friday’s home game against Bradley and Sunday’s game against Illinois State, Athletic Director Darron Boatright announced Thursday.
Boatright received information Thursday regarding the women’s program that concerned head coach Jody Adams-Birch. Crawford is in his fourth season at WSU and is responsible for recruiting, player development, and defense.
“In the best interests of the women’s basketball program, its student-athletes and WSU, I have asked Kirk Crawford to handle head coach duties this weekend,” Boatright said in a statement.