Lancaster Bible College Athletics

Joy Tharrington was named the 26th head coach in Lancaster Bible Women’s Basketball history on July 9, 2020. Tharrington assisted UNC Asheville in four straight winning seasons, including an NCAA Tournament berth in her first season in 2016-17. The Bulldogs also advanced to the Big South Conference semifinals or better in each of her first three seasons on the bench in Asheville. Prior to her time in Asheville, Tharrington served as a graduate assistant at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., and was a part of the coaching staff that guided the Flames to the NCAA Tournament during the 2014-15 season, as the team went 26-7, and 19-1 in Big South Conference play.
 
In addition to coaching at the NCAA Division I level, Tharrington also played at the top level, as she played two seasons at the University of Richmond, followed by two years at George Mason University. While at George Mason, Tharrington served as team captain, and was the co-founder of the campus Athletics in Action group.
 
Joy Tharrington Coaching Announcement

The Joy Tharrington File
Overall Record at Lancaster Bible: 6-5 (.545)
First Game: January 30, 2021 vs. Moravian (L, 65-45)
First Win at Lancaster Bible: Feb. 20, 2021 vs. Cairn (W, 59-38)

Seasons Coached at Lancaster Bible
2020-21: 6-5

Season-by-Season Highlights
2020-21: The 2020-21 season was greatly impacted by COVID-19, with the United East canceling its season. The Chargers went 6-5 against Division III competition under Tharrington’s leadership. Coach Tharrington notched her first career when the team took down Cairn on Feb. 20 by a score of 59-38. The Chargers went 4-0 against Bryn Athyn, closing the season with two straight wins over the Lions.