Dayton extended men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory’s contract for an additional five years through the 2017-18 season. Since taking over as Dayton’s coach in 2003, Gregory has a record of 125-68.

Other transactions

Coaches

Baseball – New Jersey City appointed Jonathan Thomas as baseball coach.

Men’s basketball – Jeremy Luther has been named men’s basketball coach at Armstrong Atlantic State.

Men’s basketball assistants – Landry Kosmalski has joined the men’s basketball staff at Davidson as an assistant coach … Georgia Southern named Steve Smith, Chris Kreider and Pershin Williams as assistant coaches for the 2009-10 season.

Women’s basketball – Cincinnati named Jamelle Elliott women’s basketball coach.

Men’s and women’s golf – Mike Griffin, who has served as the Auburn men’s golf coach for the previous 25 seasons, is stepping down from his coaching responsibilities but will remain with the program as the director of golf … Georgia Tech men’s golf coach Bruce Heppler signed a new five-year contract.

Men’s and women’s lacrosse – Dartmouth men’s lacrosse coach Bill Wilson resigned.

Men’s and women’s soccer – Nicholls State named Dylan Harrison women’s soccer coach.

Softball – Eastern New Mexico softball coach Amber Daniel resigned.

Men’s and women’s volleyball – Ben Briney has been appointed women’s volleyball coach at Truman.

Wrestling – Derek Sikora was named wrestling coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire.