Alabama A&M Tabs Dawn Thornton Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Alabama A&M Tabs Dawn Thornton Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr.
Paul A. Bryant introduced on Saturday Dawn Thornton as the fifth head women's basketball
coach since becoming a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and joining
NCAA Division I.
Thornton comes to Alabama A&M after spending the past five seasons as the head coach
at SWAC institution Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Dawn Thornton to the Alabama A&M University family
as our new head women's basketball coach," Bryant said. "Coach Thornton's remarkable
record of success, both within the SWAC and against formidable out-of-conference opponents,
speaks volumes about her prowess and strategic acumen in the realm of collegiate basketball.
Her leadership qualities, combined with a deep understanding of the game, make her
the ideal candidate to elevate our program.
"We are eagerly anticipating the energy, expertise, and excellence she will bring
to our team, and we are confident that under her guidance, A&M women's basketball
will achieve new heights of success. The future is bright for our program with Coach
Thornton at the helm."
Thornton, who has experience at the NCAA Division I and Division II level as a head
women's basketball coach, has compiled a 102-159 overall record in nine seasons at
Prairie View A&M, Shorter and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. In addition, she led the Golden
Lions to a signature victory over Arkansas this past season, a first in program history.