Donohue Named Catholic University Women's Basketball Coach
Joins the CUA staff from Elmira College

4/30/2008 

WASHINGTON - The Catholic University of America introduced Matthew Donohue as the new head women's basketball coach Wednesday.  Donohue takes over for Margaret Carey who recently left CUA to take a coaching position at her alma mater, Mount Saint Mary's University.  Donohue comes to CUA from Elmira College where he has been the head women's basketball coach and sports information director since 2003.

"We are thrilled to have someone with Coach Donohue's credentials join our coaching staff," said Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Allen.  "He has a tremendous track record of taking programs to new heights throughout his coaching career.  He will bring great enthusiasm to our program and department." 

During his time at Elmira, Donohue was recognized as the Empire 8 and regional Coach of the Year in 2006, led his team to a regular season conference championship in 2007 and had two appearances in the conference championship game.  In his five seasons, Donohue had numerous players earn conference and regional honors and his teams routinely excelled in the classroom. 

Prior to Elmira, Donohue was the head coach at Division II Bloomfield College where his 2002 squad posted a 17 game improvement over the previous season, for one of the largest single season improvements in the nation.  While at Bloomfield he also served as the head men's cross country coach.  The Centenary College graduate holds a degree in English with an emphasis on education.  He taught and coached at a number of high schools in New Jersey. 

"My wife, son and I are very excited to become a part of The Catholic University of America family," said Donohue.  "This is a program rich in tradition with great promise and I look forward to guiding the Cardinals toward post-season opportunities in the Landmark Conference, region, and beyond."