Austin, Texas – University of Texas Head Women's Basketball Coach Karen Aston's contract, which runs through Aug. 31, 2020, will not be extended, UT Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte said on Friday. Aston led the Longhorns for eight seasons and was in the final year of her contract in 2019-20 when UT posted a 19-11 (11-7, Big 12) record. Del Conte said an immediate search now commences for Aston's successor.
"This was an extremely difficult decision as Coach Aston's contract was up and we put a great deal of thought into it, but decided not to extend it," Del Conte said.