VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit announced Thursday that she has accepted the head coaching position at West Virginia University.
 
Plitzuweit compiled a 158-36 record over six seasons with the Coyotes. South Dakota captured three Summit League regular season titles and three-straight Summit League Tournament crowns. The program qualified for four-straight NCAA Tournaments and the team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history this season with wins over Ole Miss and Baylor.
 
The three-time Summit League Coach of the Year, Plitzuweit tops the Summit League record books for overall winning percentage (.819) and league winning percentage (.894).
 
A national search for the 11th head coach in South Dakota women's basketball history will begin immediately.