Georgia Southern names Heather Macy as new women's basketball head coach

Macy brings over 20 years of head coaching experience to the Eagles program.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:58pm

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Georgia Southern University has announced the hiring of Heather Macy as the 10th head coach in the history of the women's basketball program. Macy comes to Georgia Southern after a successful stint at Division II Nova Southeastern University, where she led the team to a conference title and four straight NCAA tournament appearances.

Why it matters

The Georgia Southern women's basketball team has struggled in recent seasons, finishing near the bottom of the Sun Belt Conference standings. Macy's extensive head coaching experience and proven track record of building championship contenders is expected to help revitalize the program and return it to competitiveness in the Sun Belt.

The details

Heather Macy has spent 20 seasons as a college basketball head coach, compiling a 383-212 (.644) record. She is the winningest coach in East Carolina history and has also made stops at Barry, Greensboro College, Spartanburg Methodist College, Francis Marion, and Pfeiffer University.

  • Macy was most recently the head coach at Nova Southeastern University, a Division II school, where she went 29-5 this past season.
  • Macy will begin her tenure as the new Georgia Southern women's basketball head coach immediately.

The players

Heather Macy

The new head coach of the Georgia Southern women's basketball team, bringing over 20 years of head coaching experience at the college level.

Chris Davis

The Athletic Director at Georgia Southern University, who praised Macy's proven track record of success and ability to develop players.

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What they’re saying

“Heather Macy is a proven winner with more than two decades of success leading programs at every level of college basketball. She has consistently elevated teams, from building championship contenders to leading one of the most successful stretches in East Carolina history, and her ability to develop players and produce results stands out.”

— Chris Davis, Georgia Southern Athletic Director

What’s next

Macy will immediately begin preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season, her first as the head coach of the Georgia Southern women's basketball team.

The takeaway

The hiring of Heather Macy as the new Georgia Southern women's basketball head coach represents a significant investment in the program's future. Macy's extensive experience and proven track record of success at the college level are expected to help revitalize the Eagles and return them to competitiveness in the Sun Belt Conference.