The University of Pittsburgh Mourns the Loss of Maggie Dixon

April 8, 2006

The University of Pittsburgh extends its deepest sympathies to the Dixon family after the untimely passing of Maggie Dixon on April 6. The youngest sister of Pitt men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon, Maggie was the head women's basketball coach at Army and led the team to its first Patriot League championship and NCAA Tournament this past year. Her spirit, dedication and kindness left a strong impression on many and she will be deeply missed.

"Maggie touched so many people beyond basketball," Jamie Dixon said. "Our family has received an outpouring of sympathy from across the country and we are deeply appreciative. As her older brother I know she looked up to me. But I always looked up to her, too, and it's obvious that a lot of other people did as well. We thank everyone for their continued support and prayers."

The funeral arrangements for Maggie Dixon are as follows:

Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.

St. Charles Church

10828 Moorpark Street

North Hollywood, Calif.

(818) 766-3838

The Dixons have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Notre Dame High School or the Army Athletic Fund.

Contributions for Notre Dame High School can be made by contacting Sharon Marciniak at 818-933-3600 or 13645 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. (Checks should be made payable to Notre Dame High School.)

Donations to the Army Athletic Fund can be made by contacting Matt Borman at 845-938-2322 or 639 Howard Road, West Point, NY 10996.

"The entire University of Pittsburgh community shares the Dixon family's deep sense of loss," Pitt chancellor Mark Nordenberg said. "We applauded Maggie Dixon's successes when she was an assistant coach at DePaul, we shared in the joy of her magical season at Army, and we now mourn her passing. Maggie was not only an exceptional basketball coach. She was a warm, energetic, upbeat person, and she will be sorely missed."

"Maggie Dixon was truly an inspiring example," Pitt athletic director Jeff Long said. "She was bright and driven and always had a kind, welcoming smile. Those qualities helped her achieve so very much at a young age. Maggie embodied what is so great about the coaching profession. She has left a wonderful legacy with the many people and student-athletes she touched. We share the Dixon family's grief and pray for their comfort during this difficult time."

The University of Pittsburgh Mourns the Loss of Maggie Dixon

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