MONROE, La. – Scotty Fletcher, ULM head women's basketball coach, has signed a contract extension through 2031, as announced by Director of Athletics SJ Tuohy.
 
"We are thrilled with the direction Coach Fletcher is taking with the program as evidenced not only by the turn around in his first season, but also the outpouring of community and campus support," said Tuohy. "Coach Fletcher is committed to Monroe, and this contract extension is certainly reflective of that."
 
The 2025-26 women's basketball team went 17-16 in Fletcher's first season at the helm, notably going on a four-game run in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and advancing to the quarterfinals. The run is the longest in a conference tournament with three-straight wins. The winning record marks the 24^th in program history as Fletcher became one of four head coaches to claim a winning record in their first season with the Warhawks.
 
Despite returning no players from the previous season, the 2025-26 team broke the top 10 in 11 single-season records, including points (2,299; 7^th), three-pointers (193; 2^nd), rebounds (1,359; 5^th), assists (436; 7^th) and steals (337; 5^th). Jazmine Jackson's 67 three-point shots landed her fourth in single-season history, a .385 three-point percentage also ranking fourth. Marcavia Shavers notched 303 rebounds to place seventh all-time in a single season, while Nakiyah Mays-Prince landed eighth in single-season assists with 155. 
 
"I am truly honored, appreciative and thankful to Dr. Castille, SJ and the University for their continued support and belief in me and the vision we share for our women's basketball program," said Fletcher. "Their supreme leadership and the elite support we receive here is not common in today's athletic market. I would be remiss if I didn't give a shoutout to my staff for their loyalty and alignment with my vision as we continue to move the needle in the Sun Belt. Lori and I have said from the first day we stepped foot on campus, this place is special and it's a direct reflection of the amazing people in this community. We made a lot of history this year, and we look forward to chasing history together in the years to come!"