Hays Departs LSUS Women’s Basketball for Charleston Southern
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Tim Hays has departed LSU Shreveport to accept the head coaching position at Charleston Southern University following two highly successful seasons leading the Pilots. Hays exits after guiding LSUS to a 28-5 overall record in 2025-26, including a 20-2 mark in Red River Athletic Conference play, an RRAC Regular Season Championship, and a trip to the NAIA Women's Basketball National Tournament.
LSU Shreveport closed its season in the NAIA Women's Basketball Tournament Second Round, falling to No. 4 seed Campbellsville University, 66-59, at Powell Athletic Center. The Pilots advanced to the Round of 16 and finished the year among the top teams in the nation after remaining in the national rankings conversation throughout the season.
In his first season, Hays led LSUS to a 27-4 overall record and a dominant 23-1 conference mark, clinching back-to-back RRAC Regular Season and Conference Tournament titles while finishing the season ranked No. 25 nationally. The Pilots averaged 72.2 points per game while holding opponents to just 53.5 points, along with 14.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game. Five players earned All-RRAC honors, Erynn Williams was named RRAC Defensive Player of the Year, and Hays earned his first RRAC Coach of the Year honor.
That success carried into the 2025-26 season, where LSUS again averaged 72.0 points per game while increasing its defensive production to 15.4 steals and 4.0 blocks per contest, limiting opponents to 56.2 points per game. Five Pilots were named All-RRAC, while Toni Coleman earned RRAC Newcomer of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors. Selma Markisic highlighted the season with RRAC Player of the Year recognition, NAIA Second Team All-American honors, and LSWA All-Louisiana Second Team distinction.
The 2025-26 roster featured a balanced and experienced group that translated into consistent production across the board. Markisic led the Pilots with 17.7 points per game, while Coleman added 12.4 points per game and led the nation with 143 steals. Amandine L'Etang anchored the defense with 83 blocks, ranking among the national leaders, and contributed 6.6 rebounds per game.
"I would like to thank Tim and Crista for their time here and the impact they made on our women's basketball program," said Lucas Morgan. "We wish them success at Charleston Southern."
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