Elizabeth Metropolis State girls’s basketball coach Tynesha Lewis has introduced she is departing from the staff after three seasons to simply accept a place throughout the state.
Lewis would be the subsequent basketball coach on the College of North Carolina at Asheville.
Becoming a member of the ECSU in 2021, Lewis led the staff to CIAA championship recreation appearances in every of her three years with the staff.
In her first season there, she helped enhance the staff from a 12-18 report over the earlier season to a 21-7 report.
The next 12 months, in 2023, Lewis led the staff to their first convention title win at school historical past, knocking off Shaw to punch their ticket to the NCAA event.
Thanks @ECSU
Momma stated individuals must know you’ve been there and also you higher go away it higher than you acquired it. I pray I’ve finished that. #VIKINGPRIDE3X pic.twitter.com/SaJBdY9KHQ
— Tynesha Lewis (@iamtynesha) April 12, 2024
Her closing season with the staff ended within the CIAA championship recreation, falling quick in a detailed loss to Fayetteville State.
Earlier than embarking on a profession in teaching, Lewis was a standout participant at North Carolina State College, being named considered one of three All-ACC groups.
The star guard performed within the WNBA from 2001 to 2006 with the Houston Comets, Charlotte Sting, and Minnesota Lynx, respectively.
She joined Elizabeth Metropolis State following stints as an assistant coach along with her alma mater NC State, Illinois State College, and North Carolina Central.
Lewis might be taking on a UNC Asheville staff that has not had a successful season since 2019-2020, having completed with an 11-20 general report this previous 12 months.
