 Mike DeWitt
Alma Mater: Ohio Wesleyan '87
Overall Record: 447-340 (30 Years)
Record at Ohio Wesleyan: 397-265 (25 Years)
Mike DeWitt is in his 26th season as men's basketball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University having achieved the goal of returning the Battling Bishops to the North Coast Athletic Conference championship.
Last season, Ohio Wesleyan finished with a record of 11-15.
The 2022-23 Bishops were 16-10 and tied for second place in the NCAC championship race with an 11-5 record.
The 2021-22 Bishops went 15-11 and finished third in the NCAC championship race with a 12-6 mark.
In 2016-17, Ohio Wesleyan won its third straight NCAC championship, finishing the season with a record of 21-7. It marked the sixth consecutive season in which the Bishops posted 20 wins, an Ohio Wesleyan men's basketball first. DeWitt received NCAC Coach of the Year laurels for the fourth time.
The 2015-16 Bishops went 25-5, won their second straight NCAC championship, and advanced to the final 16 of the NCAA Division III tournament. It was the Bishops' fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance, another Ohio Wesleyan men's basketball first.
In 2014-15, Ohio Wesleyan went 22-6, won the NCAC championship for the first time since the 1987-88 season, and advanced to the NCAA Division III tournament. DeWitt was voted National Association of Basketball Coaches Great Lakes District Coach of the Year for the third time and was named NCAC Coach of the Year for the third time.
The 2013-14 Bishops tied for second place in the NCAC, going 20-8 overall and 13-5 in the conference, and received an at-large berth in the NCAA Division III tournament.
In 2013, Ohio Wesleyan went 23-6, won the NCAC tournament, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament. DeWitt was named NABC Great Lakes District Coach of the Year by his colleagues.
The 2011-12 Bishops tied for third place in the NCAC, finishing with an 11-5 conference record and a 20-8 overall mark, and received an at-large berth in the NCAA Division III tournament, the Bishops' second NCAA appearance under DeWitt.
In 2011, Ohio Wesleyan tied for third place in the NCAC, finishing with an 11-5 conference record and a 16-11 overall mark. DeWitt was named NCAC Coach of the Year by his colleagues, marking the second time he has received that honor.
The 2008-09 Bishops finished in second place in the NCAC, compiling an overall record of 17-8.
In 2008, Ohio Wesleyan tied for second place in the NCAC, then went on to win the NCAC tournament championship for the first time since 1988. The Bishops defeated Heidelberg and fourth-ranked Centre in the NCAA Division III playoffs to advance to the sectional semifinals, or "Sweet 16," before finishing with a 22-8 record. Ohio Wesleyan swept Wittenberg during the regular season, the Bishops' first season sweep of the Tigers since 1949-50. DeWitt was named NABC Great Lakes District Coach of the Year in recognition of the Bishops' accomplishments.
In 2006-07, the Battling Bishops went 18-10 and finished third in the NCAC, then defeated Wittenberg to advance to the NCAC tournament championship game.
The 2005-06 Bishops went 18-9 and finished third in the NCAC. Ohio Wesleyan finished off the regular season with a win over then-topMike DeWitt is in his 23rd season as men's basketball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University having achieved the goal of returning the Battling Bishops to the North Coast Athletic Conference championship.
Last season, Ohio Wesleyan finished with a record of 6-6.
In 2016-17, Ohio Wesleyan won its third straight NCAC championship, finishing the season with a record of 21-7. It marked the sixth consecutive season in which the Bishops posted 20 wins, an Ohio Wesleyan men's basketball first. DeWitt received NCAC Coach of the Year laurels for the fourth time.
The 2015-16 Bishops went 25-5, won their second straight NCAC championship, and advanced to the final 16 of the NCAA Division III tournament. It was the Bishops' fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance, another Ohio Wesleyan men's basketball first.
-ranked Wooster, helping DeWitt receive his first NCAC Coach of the Year citation.
In 2003-04, DeWitt guided the Bishops to a 19-8 record and a third-place finish in the NCAC standings. The 19 wins represented the fourth-highest single-season total in Ohio Wesleyan history.
Ohio Wesleyan finished with a 12-15 record and a fourth-place finish in the NCAC standings in 2001-02. That came on the heels of a third-place tie in the NCAC during the 2000-01 season, then Ohio Wesleyan's highest league finish since 1992 and the most league wins (10) for the Bishops since 1994.
A 1987 Ohio Wesleyan graduate, DeWitt is only the fourth Ohio Wesleyan men's basketball coach in the last 70 years, following Bob Strimer (1946-58), Frank Shannon (1958-79) and Gene Mehaffey (1979-99). He joins Branch Rickey as one of only 3 Ohio Wesleyan alumni to hold the position.
DeWitt came to Ohio Wesleyan from Centre (Ky.) College. During his 3 seasons at Centre, DeWitt's teams compiled a record of 35-40. The Colonels went 12-13 during the 1998-99 season with a starting lineup that consisted of 3 sophomores and 2 freshmen. In 1997-98, Centre was 15-10, its best record since 1993.
Prior to coaching at Centre, DeWitt was the head men's basketball coach at Hiram College. The Terriers went 6-19 in his first season after losing 4 starters from the previous year and improved to 9-16 in 1995-96 while competing in the rugged Ohio Athletic Conference.
DeWitt also served as an assistant men's basketball coach at Kenyon College for 2 seasons, helping the Lords to a 40-15 record and an NCAC tournament championship during that span, and was an assistant coach at Ohio Wesleyan for 3 seasons prior to that. While in his first stint on the Ohio Wesleyan coaching staff, he served as head junior varsity coach, shared scouting and recruiting duties and helped guide the Battling Bishops to a 45-36 mark.
During his playing career, DeWitt was a member of 3 conference championship teams. He was a 2-time All-NCAC selection at Ohio Wesleyan, ranking second on the team in scoring as a junior with 16.9 points per game and third on the team as a senior with an average of 13.9 points per game. He helped the Bishops win NCAC championships in 1985-86 and 1986-87 and an NCAC tournament title in 1985-86. He began his playing career at Wittenberg University and was a member of the Tigers' 1982-83 team that reached the NCAA Division III championship game.
DeWitt earned his master's degree in physical education from The Ohio State University in 1990. He is a native of Galion, Ohio, where he was an all-league selection in both basketball and tennis at Galion High School.
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 Stacey Ungashick Lobdell
Alma Mater: Florida Southern '93
Overall Record: 164-171 (13 Years)
Record at Ohio Wesleyan: 164-171 (13 Years)
Stacey Ungashick Lobdell is in her 14th season as women's basketball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Ohio Wesleyan shared the North Coast Athletic Conference championship in 2023-24, the Battling Bishops' first conference championship since the 2000-01 season. The Bishops advanced to the championship game of the NCAC tournament, then received an at-large berth in the NCAA Division III tournament and advanced to the second round.
The 2022-23 Battling Bishops compiled an 18-11 overall record, finishing third in the NCAC championship race with a 10-4 record, winning the NCAC tournament, and making their first NCAA Division III playoff appearance since the 2008-09 season.
In 2021-22, the Bishops went 21-7 overall, finishing third in the NCAC with a 12-4 record and advanced to the NCAC tournament championship game.
The 2015-16 Bishops were competitive in NCAC action despite playing the second half of the season with a roster of only 8 healthy players, winning 3 of their last 6 league games. Five of Ohio Wesleyan's conference losses ended as one- or two-possession games, with the Bishops remaining competitive with 3-point marksmanship (.383 from long range) that led all NCAA Division III teams.
In 2014-15, the Bishops advanced to the championship game in the NCAC tournament, posting road wins over fourth-seeded Oberlin and top-seeded DePauw along the way, before finishing with a 15-13 overall record.
The 2013-14 Bishops went 18-9 overall, finishing second in the NCAC championship race. Ohio Wesleyan concluded the regular season with a 65-64 win over defending national champion DePauw, ending the Tigers' 58-game winning streak and handing them their first-ever NCAC setback.
Prior to taking over the head coaching reins, she served as an assistant women's basketball coach at Ohio Wesleyan for 4 seasons, helping the Bishops compile a record of 46-16 in NCAC play during that span, including a 14-2 mark in 2009-10.
Ungashick Lobdell came to Ohio Wesleyan after coaching for 12 seasons at the high school level at (Bristol) Tennessee High School, Holston (Va.) High School, Lakeland (Fla.) High School, and finally, her alma mater, Delaware Hayes High School. In 7 years as head coach at Delaware Hayes, her Pacer teams won 3 conference championships, 7 sectional titles and reached the district semifinals 7 times. Ungashick Lobdell was a 3-time selection as Ohio Capital Conference Coach of the Year.
Overall, Ungashick Lobdell led her teams to 5 conference titles, 3 district championships, and one regional crown. She has been named conference coach of the year 6 times and was a 3-time district coach of the year selection.
Ungashick Lobdell is a graduate of Florida Southern College. She was a 4-time, first-team All-Sunshine State Conference selection and led the Moccasins in scoring all 4 seasons. She compiled 1786 points during her career, ranking sixth on the school's all-time scoring list, and also ranks in the top 5 in assists (441) and steals (269) and sixth in scoring average (16.2), field goals (688), and 3-point field goal percentage (.352). In 2009, Ungashick Lobdell achieved her greatest honor when she was inducted into the FSC Athletic Hall of Fame.
She is a native of Delaware.
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