The Oklahoma State women's basketball coach, Kurt Budke, and assistant coach, Miranda Serna, were killed during a small plane crash. The plane carried them on a recruiting trip in Arkansas.
Head Coach Kurt Budke had begun his seventh season at Oklahoma State and had a 112-83 record. He turned around women's basketball at O.S.U. and reached the N.C.A.A. tournament in three of the past five years.
The Oklahoma State community is devastated by the crash. Budke was a leader and had a tremendous impact on his athletes. He was an amazing coach and person. Kurt strengthened the basketball program and led them to new levels of success.
It was Serna's seventh season as an assistant coach at the university. She played at Trinity Valley Community College of Texas and after graduating coached there as well. Miranda had the potential to be a great head coach and was a great role model for her student-athletes.
Our hearts go out to the Oklahoma State University Community.
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