RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University Assistant Coach and former Colonel
Austin Newton will serve as interim head coach until a new coach is hired to replace Jeff Neubauer. Neubauer accepted the head coaching position at Fordham on Monday.
Newton just finished his seventh season at EKU. In addition to his coaching and recruiting responsibilities, Newton has served as the team's academic coordinator and scheduling liaison.
The Campbellsville, Kentucky native played for four years at Eastern Kentucky (2001-05). He was a senior captain on the 2004-05 squad that earned a spot in the 2005 NCAA Tournament.