As the Newberry Wolves gear up for the 2025–26 NCAA women’s basketball season, they are motivated to improve their standing in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), where they were ranked ninth in the preseason coaches’ poll. This positioning presents them with a unique opportunity to challenge and potentially outpace higher-seeded teams.
The team’s strategy underlines a commitment to speed and effective backcourt operations. With a solid mix of seasoned players and promising emerging talent, particularly in the guard positions, Newberry aims to leverage its pace and energy to compete effectively within a highly competitive Division II landscape.
Key players to watch include guards Mary-Kate Kent and Rickell Brown. Both are anticipated to be instrumental in driving the Wolves’ offensive strategy, infusing the game with their scoring prowess and ability to energize the team’s tempo during transitions.
As the season unfolds, Newberry’s focus will be centered on maintaining a fast-paced style of play, exhibiting discipline on the court, and translating their preseason determination into tangible results as they navigate through the SAC schedule.
SAC Women’s Basketball All-Conference Preseason Team
- Shawnteanna Tillman, Coker
- Jennifer Sullivan, Carson-Newman
- Aaliyah El, Lenoir-Rhyne
- Alexa Smiddy, Lincoln Memorial
- Breanna Yarber, Emory & Henry
- Kamil Collier, Lincoln Memorial
- Laney Beale, Wingate
SAC Women’s Basketball Players To Watch
- Anderson: Rose Gravel, Ashlyn Sheridan
- Carson-Newman: Emily Gonzalez
- Catawba: Mary Spry, Bailee Goodlett
- Coker: Kamari Thompson
- Emory & Henry: Gracyn Hall
- Lenoir-Rhyne: Lauren Arnold
- Mars Hill: Jadyiah Peoples, Makayla Street
- Newberry: Mary-Kate Kent, Rickell Brown
- Tusculum: Abbi Douglas, Josie Horner
- UVA Wise: Caroline Mullins, Madison Looney
- Wingate: Kyleigh Bacon
How To Watch The SAC Women’s Basketball Season
Fans can catch every SAC game live on FloCollege, FloHoops, and the FloSports app. These platforms will feature replays, highlights, and other news relevant to the season. Additionally, all home games will be streamed across these channels.
SAC Women’s Basketball Schedule 2025–2026
Key dates and matchups for the season are as follows:
- November 9: Tusculum vs. Western Carolina, 6:00 PM ET
- November 14:
- TBA: Lees-McRae vs. Catawba
- 1:00 PM ET: Anderson vs. Flagler
- 4:00 PM ET: King (Tenn.) vs. Lincoln Memorial
- 5:00 PM ET: Mars Hill vs. Belmont Abbey
- 5:00 PM ET: Tusculum vs. Columbus State
- 5:00 PM ET: Wingate vs. UNC Pembroke
- 5:00 PM ET: Barton vs. Newberry
- 7:00 PM ET: Emory & Henry vs. Southern Wesleyan
- 7:30 PM ET: Coker vs. Francis Marion
- 7:30 PM ET: Georgia Southwestern vs. UVA Wise
- November 15: Various matchups starting from 1:00 PM ET
- November 16: 2:00 PM ET: USC Aiken vs. Carson-Newman
- November 18: 5:00 PM ET: Lander vs. Newberry
- December 1: 5:30 PM ET: Catawba vs. Fayetteville State
- December 31:
- 12:00 PM ET: Carson-Newman vs. Francis Marion
- 1:00 PM ET: Newberry vs. North Carolina A&T
- March 4–7: SAC Women’s Basketball Championship at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center, Rock Hill, SC.
Archived Footage On FloCollege
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How To Watch College Basketball
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