A new era is set to begin at Briar Cliff where the women’s basketball team prepares for a new season. Brian Ortmeier is set for his first season as head coach after a stint at Iowa Central Community College and says the decision to become the Chargers new coach was an easy one.

The Chargers return all five starters from a team that played in the NAIA National Tournament.

Briar Cliff opens the season Saturday at Clarke.