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Samford's Mike Morris named Coach of the Year
Posted: 03.03.2009 at 10:37 AM
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Samford University's Mike Morris was named the Southern Conference women's basketball coach of the year.

The postseason honor was announced Tuesday in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Morris led the Bulldogs to a 21-6 record this season, including a school-best 16-4 mark in conference play.

The Birmingham school has averaged 20 wins per season in the past 4 years.

Samford sophomores Emily London and Savannah Hill also were recognized. Both were named to the All-Conference team.

Samford opens play in the Southern Conference tournament Friday at 8 a.m.

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