After a Hall of Fame career in a Vulcan uniform, Annie Malkowiak enters her first season as an assistant coach with the California University of Pennsylvania women’s basketball program.
Malkowiak was a three-year starter for the Vulcans (1989-93) and helped Cal U compile a 74-33 overall record (.692) during her career with two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament appearances. She finished her career with 1,009 points and was the Vulcans’ MVP and leading scorer in 1991. A co-captain her senior season, she ranks first in program history with a career 37.8 percentage from beyond the arc.
A native of Ellwood City, Pa., she holds both a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in special education from Cal U. While completing her graduate work, she served as the top assistant coach with the local California High School girls’ basketball team. She also has served as the head coach at Uniontown High School in Uniontown, Pa.
Malkowiak was a standout player during her years at Ellwood City High School, finishing with a then-WPIAL record 2,368 career points. She averaged 32.2 points per game as a senior and became the first player in Beaver County to score 2,000 points.
She has remained a constant in Vulcan athletics over the years, working in Athletic Fundraising and serving as the public address announcer/Mistress of Ceremonies at various events.
