DALLAS (AP) — Adia Barnes was named SMU's new women's basketball coach Saturday after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four years ago.
Barnes takes over an SMU program that is coming off a 10-20 record in its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Mustangs were 2-16 in league games.
The hiring came a week after SMU fired Toyelle Wilson, who was 55-64 overall in four seasons. SMU's only NCAA Tournament appearance was in 2007-08.
Arizona was 169-114 under Barnes and made four consecutive NCAA women's tournaments from 2021-24, including a 54-53 loss to Stanford in the 2021 national title game. The Wildcats were 19-14 in their first Big 12 season, going 10-8 in conference play.
After scoring 2,237 points at Arizona from 1994-98, Barnes played professionally for 12 seasons in the WNBA and overseas. She was on Seattle's WNBA championship team in 2004. She also served as an assistant coach at Washington.
“Having seen the commitment and alignment on the Hilltop, I believe we can compete on the national stage and for ACC championships," Barnes said. “My family and I can’t wait to get to Dallas and I can’t wait to get to work.”
Arizona in a statement thanked Barnes for her nine seasons and “her profound impact” on the Wildcats program.
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FILE - Arizona head coach Adia Barnes during an NCAA college basketball game against UT Arlington, Nov. 4, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — Police in the German city of Dresden have opened more than a dozen investigations into offenses, including causing “dangerous bodily harm” after large-scale disorder involving fans at a soccer game.
Dozens of fans of Dynamo Dresden ran across the field toward supporters of Hertha Berlin during Saturday's second-division game before being chased back by police. Dresden fans then burned a Hertha fan flag.
The game was resumed after an interruption of nearly 20 minutes and Hertha won 1-0.
Police said in a statement late Saturday that they were investigating offenses including dangerous bodily harm, breach of the peace and property damage. Police did not immediately confirm any injuries or arrests.
Dynamo Dresden finance director Stephan Zimmermann offered an apology to “all uninvolved people who were caught up in these unnecessary acts” and said the club had met with police.
“Our home games are known for a unique atmosphere. Pictures like we saw this evening are not acceptable and cause massive damage not only to our club but to soccer as a whole in Germany,” Zimmermann said in a statement.
“We and many other clubs have spent recent months advocating for fans' interests and a safe stadium experience, and scenes like this are a heavy blow.”
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A steward removes burning pyrotechnics from the pitch during a stoppage in play in the Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
Police officers stand in front of the K-Block section with Dresden fans during a stoppage in play in the Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
Hertha BSC fans, left, and Dresden fans scuffle during a Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
Hertha BSC fans, left, and Dresden fans scuffle during a Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
Law enforcement personnel run onto the pitch during a stoppage in play in the Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
