Pitt fires women's head basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio

The University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics announced Thursday that the Panther's head women's basketball coach, Suzie McConnell-Serio, will not return.

McConnell-Serio has a overall record of 67-87 and just completed her fifth season with the Panthers, according to a release.

“We thank Coach McConnell-Serio for her contributions to Pitt and wish her the very best in her future endeavors,” said University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. “In finding the next leader of our women’s basketball program, I believe this is an opportunity that will attract interest from across the country. We are wholeheartedly committed to building Pitt women’s basketball into a contender both in the ACC and nationally.”

There is no word on who will replace McConnell-Serio.

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