Patty Patton Shearer officially took over as the sixth University of Nebraska at Omaha head women's basketball coach Monday. Patton Shearer was formally introduced at a press conference held in the atrium of the Lee & Helene Sapp Fieldhouse.
Patton Shearer coached Fort Lewis College to a 23-8 record and into the NCAA II tournament last season. In four years at Fort Lewis the Tucson, Ariz., native guided the Skyhawks to a 60-49 record and three winning seasons.
A gathering of about 30 players, boosters and staff members joined the news media at Monday's event. Some of the comments:


Bob Danenhauer, UNO Athletic Director
"This is a great day for UNO athletics. We know we got our first choice with Patty Patton Shearer."

Patty Patton Shearer
"Coming in town for the interview, I felt that Omaha could be a special place. I look forward to the challenge. I think women's basketball here at UNO will be exceptional. I'm excited to start a long and prosperous relationship with the Mavericks."