ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan University women's basketball team welcomes five players to its roster for the 2025-26 season.
The newcomers include one junior and four first-year players.
Let's meet the newest members of the Redhawks:
Year: Junior
Position: Forward
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
High school/college: South Shore/LeMoyne
Major: Physics
Before Roberts: Averaged 3.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in 24 games as a sophomore at LeMoyne … Scored 14 points at Central Connecticut State on Jan. 25 … Valedictorian of her high school class and a a 2022 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl MVP Scholar Athlete … Helped South Shore to its seventh straight PSAL Girls' AA Title during her senior season.
Why did you choose Roberts? "Roberts Wesleyan felt like the right fit for me. The coaches are dedicated, the environment felt solid and supportive, and I knew I could grow both academically and athletically."
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Height: 5-4
Hometown: Far Rockaway, N.Y.
High school: Nazareth
Major: Exercise Science
Before Roberts: Three-year captain for Nazareth squad that won the CHSAA Borough and New York State CHSAA championships her senior season … Also played volleyball and softball … Member of National Honor Society.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts because I wanted a school that felt like a home away from home and that's what I got here from Roberts. The staff and the people here were all so welcoming and made me feel like I belonged here."
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Height: 5-10
Hometown: East Syracuse, N.Y.
High school: East Syracuse-Minoa
Major: Sports Management and Marketing
Before Roberts: Scored more than 1,000 points at ES-M … Averaged 19.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.9 steals per game as a senior … Also competed in track and field.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts Wesleyan because it felt like the right place for me to grow both as a student and an athlete. The coaches and team made me feel welcome, and I liked how much they care about developing you as a person, not just a player."
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard/Forward
Height: 5-6
Hometown: Williamsville, N.Y.
High school: St. Mary's
Major: Sports Management and Marketing
Before Roberts: All-Catholic first-team selection as a junior and a senior … Helped St. Mary's win state Class A Catholic championship as a junior … Averaged 16.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.1 steals and had five 20-point games as a senior … Named Second-Team All-Western New York by
The Buffalo News as a senior after making Third-Team All-WNY as a junior … Also played volleyball and softball.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts Wesleyan because it feels like the right place for me to grow as a basketball player and as a student. When I met the coaches and team, they made me feel welcome and part of a family. I really like the way the team plays and how the coaches push players to be their best. The school also offers good classes that align with my goals and my major. Its smaller size allows me to receive more personalized help from professors and get closer to God."
Year: Freshman
Position: Forward
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Kenmore, N.Y.
High school: Kenmore West
Major: Physical Education
Before Roberts: Played four seasons of basketball … Selected third-team All-Niagara Frontier League as a senior … Named first-team All-Western New York in flag football after playing on the inaugural team at her school during senior year … Also participated in cross country and track and volunteered with Unified basketball and bocce teams … Member of Student Council, Young Women's Empowerment Program and Link Crew in high school.
Why did you choose Roberts? "I chose Roberts to continue my athletic and academic journey because it checks all of my boxes. Coming here allowed me to continue my career in both basketball and flag football as well as having my intended major, Physical Education."
