Senior forward Lexie Schneider was named a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Player to Watch as the University of Mary women's basketball team 2021-2022 season rapidly approaches.

Schneider led the NSIC in rebounding last season as she averaged 8.4 rebounds per game. She was second on the team in scoring after averaging 12.5 ppg.

The Marauders are projected to finish 11^th in the NSIC and sixth in the NSIC North according to the NSIC preseason coaches' rankings.

Head coach Rick Neumann enters his 10^th season as the Marauders head coach. He brings in a squad that is mixed with experience and new faces.

Notable returners to the Marauders include Macy Williams and Megan Voit. Voit led the team in total three-pointers made with 22 while averaging 7.9 ppg.

Williams was first in the NSIC in assists with 75. Williams ranks 7^th all-time for the University of Mary in assists.

Other returners include senior Carly Kottsick, juniors Reese Wishart and Mady Shafer, sophomores Zoe Velde, Lakyn Darras, Ella Grove, Cadee Ryckman and Hallie Schweitzer.

The Marauders add the University of North Dakota transfer Megan Zander, who averaged 8.8 ppg and 5.9 rpg last season.

UMary brings in five freshmen, who will look to make an immediate impact for the Marauders. Those five include Addison Rozell, Julia Fitterer, Ryleigh Wacha, Moriku Hakim and Ellie Hasz.

The Marauders open their season at the McDowell Activity Center against Concordia College in an exhibition on Monday, November 1, at 7 pm.