New UVA women’s basketball coach; night racing at Richmond Gene Marrano April 19, 2018 1 minute read UVA athletic director Carla Williams introduced her first major hire yesterday – new women’s head basketball coach Tina Thompson. And NASCAR at night is back in Richmond. Share: Post navigation Previous: VA Senator looks to better define who the U.S. is at war withNext: “Red” says focus should be on MVP – not her lack of food and water Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026