Tue Apr 8 13:27:45 2008

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Albany signs Patterson to 2-year extension

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Albany, NY (Sports Network) - Albany signed coach Trina Patterson to a two- year contract extension Tuesday.

The agreement will keep Patterson with the Great Danes through the 2009-10 season.

Patterson recently completed her sixth season as UAlbany's coach, leading the Great Danes to their most wins in America East Conference play with a 10-6 record. Albany only finished 13-18 overall, but Patterson was named the 2008 America East Coach of the Year.

"Trina Patterson and her staff did a fine job this season under difficult circumstances," athletic director Lee McElroy said. "She kept the program together during a tough start to the season and her team excelled during the conference schedule. That effort was recognized by her peers when she was named the conference's top coach. The progress of the program has been significant."

Patterson was originally named the Great Danes' head coach in 2002 and later established the program's Division I record with 14 victories during the 2004-05 campaign.

Prior to arriving in Albany, Patterson was the head coach at William & Mary from 1991-99.

"I would like to thank the University at Albany and the entire athletic department for supporting women's basketball," said Patterson. "I have enjoyed my relationships and experiences with our coaching staff and student- athletes. The UAlbany program will continue to move forward in a positive direction that places emphasis on an uptempo offense and pressure defense. The staff and players were outstanding in making this season so special."