ATLANTA, Ga. (nazathletics.com) - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced that Nazareth Head Women's Basketball Coach Kelly Dunne-Romig has been named a finalist for the WBCA NCAA Division III Coach of the Year award.

The 2025–26 Empire 8 Coach of the Year, Dunne-Romig led the Golden Flyers to another strong season, capturing their second conference regular-season title in the past three seasons and earning the No. 1 overall seed in the Empire 8 Tournament. The achievement mirrors Nazareth's success from the 2023–24 season, when the program's coaching staff was recognized as Co-Coaching Staff of the Year.

Under Dunne-Romig's leadership, Nazareth posted a 15-1 mark in conference play during the regular season while compiling a program-record 14-game winning streak. The Golden Flyers remained among the top teams in the conference throughout the year.

The WBCA NCAA Division III Coach of the Year award recognizes excellence in coaching, team success, and contributions to the game. Dunne-Romig is one of several finalists for the national honor.

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