Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Kari Hoffman knows all about the winning tradition of Wright State women’s basketball. That’s one of the factors that attracted her to the job after a successful stint at Cedarville.
But the second-year coach has experienced nothing but grim results on the court since her arrival. After a 4-24 maiden season, her team is 2-18 with 10 regular-season games to go.
The wins are against an NAIA foe in Ohio Dominican and lowly Detroit Mercy. Of the 18 losses, only two have been by single digits.
Hoffman, though, knew she wasn’t exactly dealt a pat hand. Her predecessor, Katrina Merriweather, went 113-47 in five years with two NCAA trips, but her departure triggered mass defections among players, requiring a major roster overhaul.
The new staff brought in 12 new players before this season to get to the standard 15. And realistic expectations have helped Hoffman see the positives amid the struggles.
“This season has been really rewarding so far,” she said. “There’s been a slow but constant climb from the players in the right direction.
