2025-26 Women's Basketball News

Union Names Ryan Stanley Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Union Names Ryan Stanley Head Women’s Basketball Coach

April 15, 2026

Union Commonwealth University has announced the hiring of Ryan Stanley as the 11th head coach in the history of its women’s basketball program, following a comprehensive national search conducted by a hiring committee with representatives from across campus.

Isis Rodgers & Ella Coffey Named Academic All-District
Isis Rodgers & Ella Coffey Named Academic All-District

March 25, 2026

The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2025-26 Academic All-District Women’s Basketball Teams, recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined success on the court and in the classroom.

Bulldogs Drop Season Finale to Spartanburg Methodist as Noe Posts Double-Double
Bulldogs Drop Season Finale to Spartanburg Methodist as Noe Posts Double-Double

February 25, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (8-20, 7-13 AAC) fell to Spartanburg Methodist University (16-13, 9-11 AAC) on Wednesday night at Meadow View Resort, 46-64.

Union’s Noe Collects All-AAC Recognition
Union’s Noe Collects All-AAC Recognition

February 24, 2026

The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) released its 2025-26 women’s Basketball All-AAC Team and awards.

Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Akeeviah Betts
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Akeeviah Betts

February 22, 2026

The Union Commonwealth University women’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named freshman guard Akeeviah Betts the Baymont Inn Player of the Game following Sunday afternoon’s contest against Johnson.

Noe’s Putback Secures AAC Tournament Spot in Physical Nail-Biter Over Johnson
Noe’s Putback Secures AAC Tournament Spot in Physical Nail-Biter Over Johnson

February 22, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (8-19, 7-13 AAC) defeated Johnson University (11-15, 10-10 AAC) on Sunday afternoon at Robsion Arena, 52-51.

Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ella Coffey
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ella Coffey

February 21, 2026

The Union Commonwealth University women’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named sophomore guard Ella Coffey the Baymont Inn Player of the Game following Saturday afternoon’s contest against Truett McConnell.

Union Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short in 50-54 Loss to Truett
Union Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short in 50-54 Loss to Truett

February 21, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (7-19, 6-13 AAC) fell to Truett McConnell University (6-22, 5-15 AAC) on Saturday afternoon at Robsion Arena, 50-54.

Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Kylie Noe
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Kylie Noe

February 18, 2026

The Union Commonwealth University women’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named freshman forward Kylie Noe the Baymont Inn Player of the Game following Wednesday night’s contest against Pikeville.

Noe Powers the Paint with 26, Bulldogs Fall at Home
Noe Powers the Paint with 26, Bulldogs Fall at Home

February 18, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (7-18, 6-12 AAC) fell to Pikeville University (15-12, 14-5 AAC) on Wednesday night at Robsion Arena, 47-71.

Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Aymanni Wynn
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Aymanni Wynn

February 16, 2026

The Union Commonwealth University women’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named freshman forward Aymanni Wynn the Baymont Inn Player of the Game following Monday afternoon’s contest against Brenau.

Bulldogs Cruise to Victory Over Brenau, 59-38
Bulldogs Cruise to Victory Over Brenau, 59-38

February 16, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (7-17, 6-11 AAC) defeated Brenau University (12-14, 7-11 AAC) on Monday afternoon at Robsion Arena,59-38.

Union Women’s Basketball Falls to Columbia
Union Women’s Basketball Falls to Columbia

February 14, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (6-17, 5-11 AAC) fell to Columbia College (12-14, 8-10 AAC) on Saturday afternoon at Porter Gymnasium, 54-68.

Bulldogs Drop Road Game at Bryan
Bulldogs Drop Road Game at Bryan

February 11, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (6-16, 5-10 AAC) fell to Bryan College (19-5, 16-2 AAC) on Wednesday night at Summers Gymnasium, 58-88.

Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ella Coffey
Baymont Inn Player of the Game: Ella Coffey

February 09, 2026

The Union Commonwealth University women’s basketball team, in partnership with Baymont Inn, named sophomore guard Ella Coffey the Baymont Inn Player of the Game following Monday afternoon’s win against Tennessee Wesleyan.

Union Commonwealth Edges Tennessee Wesleyan 57-54
Union Commonwealth Edges Tennessee Wesleyan 57-54

February 09, 2026

Union Commonwealth University's women's basketball team (6-15, 5-9 AAC) defeated Tennessee Wesleyan University (8-13, 7-9 AAC) on Monday night at Robsion Arena, 57-54.