Is Lisa Bluder retiring?

Yes, Lisa Bluder has officially retired from her position as a college head coach after an impressive 40-year career in coaching. Her tenure included six years at St. Ambrose, ten years at Drake University, and an outstanding 24 years at the University of Iowa. Throughout her career, Bluder achieved a remarkable total of 884 wins, making her the winningest coach in Iowa's history with a record of 528 wins and 254 losses since the year 2000. Additionally, she holds the distinction of being the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten Conference history, boasting a conference record of 262 wins and 145 losses. Her retirement marks the end of an era in women's college basketball, as she has significantly impacted the sport and inspired countless athletes and coaches alike.