Hardin-Simmons men's basketball head coach Dylan Howard resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I Mississippi Valley State.

Howard posted a 78-103 record in seven seasons with the Cowboys. After going 14-60 in his first three seasons, he rallied HSU to a 64-43 record in the next four. The Cowboys qualified for the ASC Tournament in 2005 for the first time in school history and made return trips in 2007 and 2008. His 78 wins rank third all-time in school history.

"Coach Howard did a very good job with our basketball program," said HSU athletic director John Neese. "He has taken our program to the ASC Tournament three of the last four years, including to the championship game in 2007. He has brought in great players, which not only performed on the court, but performed in the classroom. We wish him the best of luck at Mississippi Valley State."

Howard will join the staff of the Delta Devils' new head coach Sean Woods.

Hardin-Simmons went 15-12, 13-8 in the ASC last season.