A replacement for former SIUC women’s basketball coach Cindy Scott is expected to be announced today.

The Athletics Department has scheduled a press conference at 9 a.m. in Lingle Hall Room 125 pertaining to the vacant head coaching job.

The announcement comes a week after Scott announced she is leaving SIUC. Athletics Director Jim Hart would not comment on the possible candidates for the position following Scott’s retirement press conference.

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Scott coached at SIUC for 21 years before deciding to step down to pursue a career in athletic administration. She compiled a 388-215 record during her tenure, leading her teams to three regular season Missouri Valley Conference titles and four NCAA Tournament appearances.

Scott’s teams reached the 20-win plateau (1983-87) five consecutive seasons. She was named Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year twice. Her retirement came after the Salukis posted a 10-18 record, Scott’s first losing season at SIUC.