SARAH MORALES | HOLLINS | GUARD
Morales, a senior from San Antonio, Texas, was stellar on both ends of the floor for Hollins to help HU open the 2026-27 with a pair of non-conference wins at the Empowerment Classic hosted by Hollins. On Saturday in a 113-36 triumph over Warren Wilson College, Morales came away with six steals and five rebounds (all defensive) to go along with a rare double-double in points and assists with 17 markers and 10 helpers. While only 2-of-8 from the field, she was 12-of-13 from the line. On Sunday in a 69-43 win over Methodist University, Morales came away with one blocked shot and five more steals to give her 11 through two games. She pulled down six of her eight boards via the defensive glass and added eight points and six assists on the offensive end.

LEILA CARTER | HOLLINS | FORWARD
Carter, a first-year from Columbus, Ohio, put together a pair of all-around strong outings to begin her collegiate career and help Hollins to a pair of victories at the Empowerment Classic hosted by HU. On Saturday in a 113-36 triumph over Warren Wilson College in the season-opener, Carter posted 14 points on 5-of-9 from the field and 4-of-6 from the line to go with five assists. She pulled down seven rebounds (3 offensive) and registered a trio of steals. On Sunday in a 69-43 victory over Methodist University, Carter registered a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds (2 offensive) to go with three assists and a steal. She was 7-of-13 from the field including 2-of-5 from deep.

CRISHYA SELLERS
Averett, So., F
Sellers averaged 23.0 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 66.7 percent (10-of-15) from the field and totaling four assists and five steals. She recorded 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and five steals while shooting 10-of-15 from the floor and 3-of-3 from the foul line in a 106-57 victory over Regent. Her scoring total led all players, while her four assists tied for the team lead.

JAIDEN POLSTON
Bridgewater, Sr., P
Polston averaged 14.0 points and 14.0 rebounds while shooting 50.0 percent (6-of-12) from the field. She contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds in a 73-43 victory over Mary Baldwin, collecting seven rebounds at each end of the floor. The double-double was the fourth of her career and her second against Mary Baldwin.

JERIYAH OSBORNE
EMU, Sr., G
Osborne averaged 23.0 points while shooting 66.7 percent (10-of-15) from the field and totaling four assists and four steals. She scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting and added four assists and four steals in a 71-43 victory over Hood. She established career highs in points and field goals made while matching her career-best field goal percentage.

ANNA SMITH
EMU, So., F
Smith averaged 13.0 points and 14.0 rebounds while shooting 50.0 percent (6-of-12) from the field and totaling six blocked shots. She registered a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds while blocking six shots in a 71-43 victory over Hood. Ten of her 14 rebounds came on the defensive glass.

ALICEA FARMER
Roanoke, Sr., G/F
Farmer averaged 13.0 points and 11.0 rebounds. She scored 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting (66.7 percent) and collected 11 rebounds in a 62-59 loss to William Peace. Her double-double included a team-high rebounding total, with seven boards coming on the defensive end.

ASHLEY FOWLER
Roanoke, Sr., G
Fowler averaged 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 53.3 percent (8-of-15) from the field and 50.0 percent (3-of-6) from three-point range. She scored 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting and collected five rebounds in a 62-59 loss to William Peace. Her three three-pointers accounted for nine of her points during a 38-minute performance.

RILEY BRYANT
Washington and Lee, Sr., G/F
Bryant averaged 13.5 points and 13.0 rebounds while shooting 55.0 percent (11-of-20) from the field and 100.0 percent (5-of-5) from the foul line, adding four steals. She recorded a double-double with 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting (61.5 percent), 12 rebounds, and four steals in a 92-44 victory over Southern Virginia. She collected 14 rebounds and made all three free throws in a 72-47 victory over N.C. Wesleyan.

SAM COLLINS
Washington and Lee, So., G
Collins averaged 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 51.9 percent (14-of-27) from the field and 38.5 percent (5-of-13) from three-point range. She scored 12 points in a 92-44 victory over Southern Virginia. She followed with a career-high 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting (53.3 percent), including five three-pointers, and six rebounds in a 72-47 victory over N.C. Wesleyan.