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Britni Mueller led the Prairie Wolves to a 13-13 record last season, a nine-win improvement over the previous seasons' mark. |
Nebraska Wesleyan University announced that women's head basketball coach Britni Mueller has stepped down from her position after four seasons to spend more time with her family.
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"It is going to be very difficult to say goodbye to Nebraska Wesleyan and this women's basketball team but I believe this is the best decision for myself and my family," Mueller remarked in a team release. "In my four years at NWU we have built a program I believe will be a true contender in the IIAC in the coming years and I am thankful I had this opportunity."
Mueller became the Prairie Wolves' head coach after Eric Jensen stepped down in February 2013. Nebraska Wesleyan improved from 4-21 in 2015-16, which was the team's third under Mueller, to 13-13 last season. That was the Prairie Wolves' first non-losing campaign since the team went 15-10 in 2000-01. Nebraska Wesleyan qualified for the IIAC playoffs where the Prairie Wolves lost to Loras 79-61 in the first round. The game was the program's first appearance in a conference postseason tournament.
A graduate of Division II University of Sioux Falls, Mueller went 21-80 in four seasons. A search for her replacement will begin immediately.