Emily Garner

Biography

Emily Garner was named the Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 Head Coach of Cornell Women's Basketball in April of 2024, becoming the eighth head coach in school history. In her first season, Garner led the Big Red to a 7-20 overall record and 3-11 record in Ivy League play. In 2025-26, Cornell finished 9-18 overall and 4-10 in league play, showing steady improvement across multiple statistical categories. Prior to Cornell, Garner guided Trinity (Conn.) to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances (2023, 2024) and the school's first-ever NESCAC regular season title, posting a 124-55 record with her teams. She was named the 2021-22 NESCAC Coach of the Year and D3Hoops.com Regional Coach of the Year in 2022-23. Her Trinity teams were among the top defensively in the country, ranking in the top 40 nationally in scoring defense. Garner's commitment to player development led to four major conference award winners, including three different Defensive Players of the Year and a two-time All-American. She previously served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Army West Point (2012-16), helping the Black Knights to four postseason appearances and a 99-28 record. As a player, Garner was a three-year starter for Lafayette College, elected team captain as a senior and earning Patriot League All-Tournament honors, graduating ranked in the top 10 in school history in rebounds and free throws.