Ball State University Athletics
Tracy Roller Inks Four-Year Contract Extension
March 29, 2007 | Women's Basketball
“I am very humbled by this offer and extremely excited to continue to lead this program into what I feel is a very bright future ahead for Ball State Women's Basketball,” Roller said. “I am very aware of the commitment that President Jo Ann Gora and Tom Collins have shown in me with this contract. I have felt incredible support from my administration through my six years here, most specifically this past special season.”
Roller, who owns a 115-65 record in six seasons at the helm of the Cardinals, is the all-time winningest coach in
“We are extremely excited to have Tracy Roller under contract through the 2010-11 season,” Collins said. “She has done an outstanding job with the women's basketball program in her tenure and we are looking forward to a bright future. Coach Roller has led
Roller will receive a salary of $181,000 and will become one of the top paid coaches in the Mid-American Conference. Her contract includes numerous incentives that include bonuses for MAC Championships, postseason appearances and additional honors, plus the use of an automobile provided by the university.
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The Cardinals are coming off of the best season in school history as they finished with a 24-7 overall record and took home the school's third MAC West Division title. The 24 victories are tied for the most ever in a single season, while the Cardinals also advanced to the postseason with an automatic bid into the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT).
“I understand the level of trust and faith they have placed in me with this extension,” Roller added. “I know that this administration believes in and respects what we are doing in terms of developing not only great winning athletes, but incredible students. I know everyone is proud of this team. I am very honored to be the head women's basketball coach at
During her first six years as head coach, Roller has led the Cardinals to all three of the MAC West Division titles. Three of her six seasons have seen 20-plus wins and she also has guided the team to all three postseason appearances in program history. The Cardinals have also excelled in the classroom under her guidance as
“Her student-athletes have performed extremely well in the classroom and in the community,” Collins said. “The women's basketball program is in great shape, and we look forward to the future as we strive for that conference tournament title and an NCAA postseason bid.”
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