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Transylvania University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Juli Fulks Steps Down After Decade of Triumph, Joins Marshall University

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Transylvania Women’s Basketball Head Coach Departs After Ten Successful Seasons

Lexington, KY. – Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky has announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Juli Fulks is leaving the program after an illustrious 10-season stint. Fulks, who led the Transy women’s basketball team to a National Championship title in 2023, has been named as the new head coach for Marshall University.

A Shining Ten-Year Track Record

Juli Fulks exits Transylvania University with her head held high, having exemplified exceptional leadership skills in her role as head coach. Over her decade-long tenure, Coach Fulks built a reputation for her commitment to instilling a strong work ethic, competitiveness, and unmatchable team spirit. Her strategies and tactics have regularly seen her team rise to the top in challenging matches.

Arguably, the hallmark of her career at Transylvania arrived in 2023 when she led the women’s team to the National Championship. This monumental victory brought the university into the limelight and cemented Fulks’ legacy as one of the most respected figures in women’s collegiate basketball.

New Pastures at Marshall University

Marshall University will benefit from Fulks’ proficient leadership and vast basketball acumen. The University and its basketball team are anticipated to ascend under her leadership, just as Transylvania women’s basketball did.

While the change indicates a new chapter for Marshall University’s athletic department, it also marks the end of an era at Transylvania University. Juli Fulks’ departure is seen not just as a loss for the team, but a personal loss for many faculty members and students who were inspired by her dedication to the sport and love for her players.

Transylvania University’s Quest for a Suitable Successor

The announcement of Fulks’ departure has sparked wide-spread speculation about who will take her place. The individual who will replace Fulks needs to fulfill the high standards she has set for the team. As the hunt for a new head coach unfolds, the university reassured that it would conduct a thorough search. The successor will be expected to continue Fulks’ legacy of commitment to player development, winning ethics, and sportsmanship.

While many within the Transylvania University community are disheartened by the departure of Coach Fulks, most are optimistic that the next head coach will strive to continue the program’s success, taking the team to new heights.


Transylvania University Women's Basketball Head Coach Juli Fulks Steps Down After Decade of Triumph, Joins Marshall University

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