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SMU women’s basketball head coach Rhonda Rompola to retire at end of season

SMU women’s basketball coach Rhonda Rompola will retire at the conclusion of the 2015-16 season, according to a release from SMU’s athletic department. Rompola has served as SMU’s head coach since the 1991-91 season. She played at SMU in 1981-82 and is a graduate of the university.

“This has been an incredible journey,” Rompola said in a statement. “I want to thank my student-athletes, both past and present. I also want to thank my staff.”

The Mustangs have compiled a 438-314 record in nearly 25 years under Rompola. She led them to seven NCAA tournaments, six Women’s NIT appearances, five conference titles and nine 20-win seasons.