Friday, April 07, 2006

So sad :(

Army women's basketball coach Maggie Dixon, sister of Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon, has died at the young age of 28. My condolences go out to her family and those that played for her.
• In first season at Army, led team to first NCAA Tournament
• Army was 20-11 in 2005-06; first 20-win season since 1990-91
• Army won first Patriot League Conference Tournament championship in 2005-06
• Named seventh coach of Army women's basketball in 2005
• Spent previous five seasons as an assistant coach at DePaul (2001-05)
• Four-year letter-winner and 1999 graduate of San Diego
• Brother is Pittsburgh men's coach Jamie Dixon
The following is a statement released by Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon:
"Maggie touched so many people beyond basketball. Our family has received an outpouring of sympathy from across the country and we are deeply appreciative. As her older brother I know she looked up to me. But I always looked up to her, too, and it’s obvious that a lot of other people did as well. We thank everyone for their continued support and prayers."

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