ROSEBURG, Ore. — Umpqua Community College women’s basketball head coach Dave Stricklin recorded the 1,000th victory of his illustrious junior college coaching career on Monday, January 19, 2026, as the Riverhawks defeated Portland Community College, 89-60.

The milestone win comes during Stricklin’s 31st season at Umpqua Community College and his 39th year as a collegiate head coach, underscoring a career defined by longevity, consistency, and sustained excellence.

With the victory, Stricklin becomes one of only five coaches in the history of junior college women’s basketball to reach the 1,000-win mark and just the third active coach nationally to do so. His career record now stands at 1,000–220, good for an 81.9 winning percentage, one of the highest in the sport.

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“This milestone is about the players, the assistant coaches, and the people who have believed in what we do here at Umpqua,” Stricklin said. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to coach young women who are committed to excellence on and off the court.”

Among active junior college women’s basketball coaches, Stricklin ranks:

ctive Coaches

  • Kim Muhl, Kirkwood CC (IA): 1,057–173 (.859)
  • Bob McKinley, Weatherford (TX): 1,035–549 (.653)
  • Dave Stricklin, Umpqua CC (OR): 1,000–220 (.819)

All-Time

  • Kim Muhl, Kirkwood CC (IA): 1,057–173 (.859)
  • Bob McKinley, Weatherford (TX): 1,035–549 (.653)
  • David Kragel, Walters State (TN): 1,007–291 (.776)
  • Gwyn Young, Copiah-Lincoln (MS): 1,004–306 (.776)
  • Dave Stricklin, Umpqua CC (OR): 1,000–220 (.819)

Throughout his three decades at Umpqua Community College, Stricklin has built one of the most consistent and respected programs in the Northwest Athletic Conference. His teams are known for their high scoring offense, high basketball IQ, and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, player development, and community impact.

“Dave’s impact goes far beyond wins,” said Craig Jackson, Director of Athletics at UCC. “For 31 years at UCC and nearly four decades as a head coach, he has shaped generations of student-athletes and elevated Umpqua women’s basketball to a level of sustained excellence that is recognized nationally.”

Stricklin’s 1,000th victory further cements his legacy as one of the most successful and influential coaches in junior college women’s basketball.

(Photo courtesy UCC)