JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Saint Peter's University Athletics has announced the hiring of
Moriah Crisp as a new assistant coach for the women's basketball program on Tuesday, October 6.
Crisp joins the Peacocks after spending the previous two years with Marist University women's basketball program as an assistant coach. Primarily specializing in the guards position, Crisp helped lead the Red Foxes to 14 wins and 11 conference victories her first year, nearly doubling the win total from the previous season. She assisted with developing Danielle Williamsen; All-Rookie Team, and Lexie Tarul; All-MAAC 3rd Team. In her efforts, she was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Thirty under 30 list. Before her time at Marist, Crisp worked as a video analyst for Fordham in 2023 after working as a graduate assistant for George Washington, earning her master's degree in sports management.
"We are beyond excited to welcome Coach Mo to our basketball program. The energy and passion she brings on a daily basis along with her ability to connect with student-athletes will make an immediate impact," said head women's basketball coach
Jennifer Leedham, "Her impact will be especially valuable in working closely with our point guards, helping them grow as leaders, decision-makers, and complete players. I'm confident Mo's experience the last two years in the Metro will have a major influence which will be felt throughout our program, and we're excited about what we can accomplish together this season."
A Maryland native, Crisp graduated from UNC Wilmington playing from 2016-2020, earning team captain for three years. Appearing in 99 games with 45 starts, Crisp scored 342 points for her career, averaging 3.2 points per game with 246 career assists, equivalent to a 2.5 average per game. In her senior year, Crisp was named to the CAA Academic Honor Roll.
