Montclair State's Fiore retiring after 26 years

Ted Fiore is stepping down as Montclair State basketball coach effective Oct.14.

The university announced the move Thursday, saying assistant coach Daren Rowe will take over as interim coach. Rowe served as acting head coach for the 2012-13 season when Fiore had knee replacement surgery.

Fiore, who led St. Peter's to two NCAA tournament berths in the 1990s, has led the Red Hawks for the past 16 seasons. He posted a 233-149, the second highest win total at the school behind Ollie Gelston (303).

Fiore coached 26 seasons overall and had a record of 384-259, taking his team to the postseason nine times.