For Immediate Release: July 28, 2006 Contact: David O'Brian (dobrian@binghamton.edu) Phone: 607-777-6478 Ali Brian named head softball coach at Binghamton University VESTAL, N.Y. - The Binghamton University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Ali Brian as its new head softball coach. She arrives from the University of Dayton, where she was the top assistant coach the past two seasons. Brian replaces Holly Brown, who resigned in May after 11 years at the helm of the Bearcat program. "I am thrilled for the opportunity to work at a great school like Binghamton," Brian said. "It is a competitive environment that provides a great chance to be successful." Before arriving at Dayton, Brian was a college head coach for four seasons, including three seasons at her alma mater, Notre Dame College. Under her leadership, the Falcons set the school record for wins in a season twice (2002 and 2004) and advanced to the American Mid East Conference playoffs for the first time in 2004. Brian was named the Mid East Conference North Division Coach of the Year in 2004. In 2001, Brian launched her college coaching career as the head coach at Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She led her squad to 25-13 record and an appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Pointers were ranked No. 22 in the nation during the season. Brian is a 2000 graduate of Notre Dame College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in marketing. She a two-time NAIA Academic All-American and was also an All-American Mid East Conference selection at catcher. This past May, Brian completed her master's degree in education at the University of Dayton. TRANSACTION Binghamton University-- Ali Brian named head softball coach.

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