Pawlowski to lead program at WKU

 

John Pawlowski has been hired as the head coach at WKU.

 

Pawlowski has a record 505-318 (.614) in 14 seasons as a head coach. He spent five years leading the program at Auburn (2009-13, 167-126) with one NCAA Tournament appearance. Pawlowski reached the NCAA Tournament three times in nine seasons as head coach at College of Charleston (2000-08, 338-192). He was named Coach of the Year three times with the Cougars.

 

For the past two seasons, Pawlowski was the associate head coach and pitching coach at San Diego State. He helped the Aztecs advance to the NCAA Tournament in both seasons.

 

Pawlowski spent five seasons as an assistant at Clemson (1994-98) and one at Arizona State (1999).

 

A native of Johnson City, N.Y., Pawlowski pitched for three seasons at Clemson (1983-85). He posted a 21-12 career mark with a 3.89 ERA in 54 games.

 

The Hilltoppers were 24-28 overall this past season and 10-19 in Conference USA.