WARRENSBURG, MO – After a dominant start to the season, the University of Mary women's basketball team (1-0) competes in the MIAA/NSIC Women's Basketball Regional Challenge at Warrensburg, MO, this week. UMary opens against RV Missouri Southern State University (1-0) on Friday, November 13, at 8 pm. The Marauders then take on hosts #14 University of Central Missouri (3-1) on Saturday, November 14, at 6 pm.
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LAST TIME OUT
UMary dominated in their season opener, defeating the University of St. Boniface 101-28 at home. All 17 Marauders who played scored at least two points against USB.
OPPO RESEARCH – MSSU
Missouri Southern State University is 1-0 overall after defeating Cottey College 113-35 in their season opener. The Lions have received votes in the latest WBCA poll and are projected to finish third in the MIAA.
OPPO RESEARCH – UCM
The University of Central Missouri is 3-1 to begin the season, with their one loss coming against #1 Grand Valley State University (68-40). The Jennies are ranked 14
th in the nation and are projected to finish first in the MIAA.
UNDLIN NAMED NSIC NORTH PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR
After earning First-Team All-Conference honors last season,
Allison Undlin has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference's North Division Preseason Player of the Year for the 2026-27 season.
Last year, Undlin averaged 15.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in her first season as a starter. The Mohall, ND, native ranked second in the conference in field goal percentage (61.1%) and blocks (61), fourth in rebounding, and 12th in scoring. Undlin scored double digits in 22 straight games to end the regular season. She earned NSIC North Player of the Week honors twice last year.
MARAUDERS PROJECTED TO FINISH 4TH IN THE NSIC, WIN THE NORTH
The NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll projected the Marauders to finish 4th in the conference this season and first in the NSIC North. Last season, UMary finished fourth in the NSIC during the regular season and second in the NSIC North. The Marauders were knocked out in the semifinals of the 2025 NSIC tournament after defeating Southwest Minnesota State University 82-78 in the quarterfinals.
COACHING STAFF
Rick Neumann enters his 15th season as the head coach of the UMary women's basketball program. Last season, Neumann reached his 200
th career win, becoming the second coach in program history to do so. Neumann is currently at 223 wins, trailing Roger Haug (234) for the most wins in school history.
Haley Froelich enters her third season as the Marauders assistant coach. The Marauders have a 40-22 record over Froelich's tenure.
Mackenzie Naro enters her first season as assistant coaching after previously playing at Boise State.
WELCOME BACK
UMary returns four starters from last year's lineup: F
Allison Undlin, G
Anna Lenzen, G
Chloe Pfau, and G
Eden Fridley.
Notable key bench returners from last season include G
Emily Jaenke, G
Brenna Dick, G
Chloe Nuss, G
Chloe Netzinger, G
Grace Richardson, and C
Tory Jennissen.
NEWCOMERS
The Marauders add six freshmen and two sophomore transfers to the roster for the 2026-27 season. G
Tegan Konold, G
Chloe Carlson, G
Aubrey Kenner, F
Megan Dietz, G
Abby Fosland, and C
Sophie Emerson will all look to make an immediate impact in their freshman campaigns.
G
Haidyn Crockett transfers from the University of Jamestown, where she started in 26 games and averaged 9.5 ppg and 2.7 rpg. F
Dani Coleman comes to UMary from the University of Sioux Falls, where she appeared in nine games and scored 18 points on 57.1% shooting from the field.
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