Krista Gerlich, women’s basketball head coach, and senior guard Cierra Johnson claimed individual awards for the Sun Belt Conference on Monday.
Gerlich was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year after leading UTA to its first conference championship in 10 years. She said it was humbling to receive the award and credits her players and coaching staff for the accomplishment.
Gerlich has led the team to a 23-6 overall record, one win shy of the most all-time wins in a season. The 15-3 conference record is the program's best since joining the Sun Belt.
“I’m very happy for her,” Johnson said.