Lansing State Journal
Michigan State and women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant have come to a mutual decision that she will step down, effective immediately, the school announced Monday.
“We are grateful to Coach Suzy Merchant for her contributions to Michigan State women’s basketball and Spartan Athletics over the last 16 seasons,” Vice President and Director of Athletics AlanHaller said in a press release. “We appreciate everything Coach Merchant has meant to our community. Her two Big Ten titles and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances provided lasting memories. Beyond the team’s on-court success, she invested considerable time and energy into our local community as a leader and a role model for young people.