TU Basketball coach Diane Richardson honored by Maryland Daily Record

TU's beloved women's basketball coach named one of top 100 women in the state

July 28, 2020

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Towson University women's basketball coach Diane Richardson was honored during an online ceremony July 27 by the Maryland Daily Record as one of the state's top 100 women.

Richardson, who guided the 2018-2019 basketball team to a Colonial Athletic Association title and a berth in the NCAA tournament, is also a celebrated business leader. She was president and CEO of RCI Financial.

In a 2019 TU Magazine profile, Richardson was celebrated by one of her players, Ryan Holder. Holder said the coach was a strong example for all young women.

“She’s a woman who is not just a coach, but also there for you when you need her,” Holder says. “You can talk with her about life situations. You can bring it to her and she’s got advice beyond just basketball and the court.”

TU alumni also honored in the top 100 women ceremony, include M&T Realty Capital Corporation's Christine Chandler '99, Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC's Tracy Steedman '00 and Harford Mutual Insurance Company's Geneau Thames '99

This story is one of several related to President Kim Schatzel’s priorities for Towson University: TU Matters to Maryland, Diverse and Inclusive Campus.