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University of the Ozarks Athletics issued the following announcement on Aug. 2.

Leading her program to three conference tournament appearances in four seasons, including the program's first, University of the Ozarks has hired Shauna Watson as its new head women's basketball coach, it was released Monday (August 2) by Athletics Director Jimmy Clark.

 Watson, a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, guided NCAA III Earlham College (Ind.) to the conference tournament three times during her tenure as head coach. Watson took over a program that had won a combined six conference games the prior two years, and in her first season, led the Quakers to its first-ever appearance in the post-season. Prior to Earlham, Watson spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Indiana Tech University aiding the NAIA program to a pair of 20-win seasons and a national tournament appearance.

 "I am thrilled to announce the hiring of Shauna Watson as our head women's basketball coach," said Clark. "From her success as a student-athlete to her success as a head coach, Shauna is a proven leader and winner. She is passionate about the NCAA III experience and understands the impact it has. She is a high-level recruiter who completely changed the culture within Earlham's program. We are thankful to have Coach Watson be a part of our staff and campus community."

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Source: University of the Ozarks Athletics