WINTHROP EAGLES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Winthrop University operates its women's basketball program with a roster of 14 players competing in the Big South Conference. The Eagles produced a 12-15 record during the season while scoring an average of 66.0 points per game against opponents averaging 67.9, revealing a competitive but inconsistent campaign. Head coach Semeka Randall Lay guides the program at Winthrop Coliseum, where the Eagles excelled domestically with an 8-5 home mark compared to their 4-10 road performance, indicating defensive advantages when playing in their own facility.

Conference play proved challenging for Winthrop, which logged a 5-8 Big South record while struggling particularly away from campus. Despite being founded in 1886 and serving an enrollment of 5,287 students, the Eagles' road vulnerabilities highlighted an area requiring improvement as they prepared for future seasons. The 1.9-point scoring deficit per game suggested that defensive execution and bench production played critical roles in determining outcomes throughout their schedule.

KEY FACTS

SchoolWinthrop University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig South Conference
DivisionD1
LocationRock Hill, South Carolina
VenueWinthrop Coliseum
Head CoachSemeka Randall Lay

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
12Uniyah FranklinF
5Mya HamiltonG
25Tocarra JohnsonF
22Cori LardG
34Martina PelaezF
13Mya PierfaxG
15Amourie PorterG
0Ar'Mani ReidG
3Madison RuffG
10Jada RyceG
1Nessa WalshG
21Persais WilliamsG
11Naomi WilsonF
7Ryiah WilsonG

SEASON RECORD

15-17

Overall

8-6

Home

7-11

Away

8-10

Conference

66.1 PPG / 66.9 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Marquette Golden EaglesL 57-89
Nov 5Chicago State CougarsL 54-59
Nov 8Newberry WolvesW 74-37
Nov 15Queens University RoyalsW 75-69
Nov 20South Carolina GamecocksL 56-106
Nov 21Clinton Golden BearsW 82-29
Nov 25Southern Illinois SalukisW 75-61
Nov 26SMU MustangsL 61-84
Nov 30South Carolina State Lady BulldogsW 66-45
Dec 3Johnson & Wales-Charlotte WildcatsW 105-41
Dec 7UNC Wilmington SeahawksW 78-68
Dec 14Tennessee Lady VolunteersL 40-112
Dec 17Charlotte 49ersL 58-81
Dec 20Virginia CavaliersL 53-88
Dec 31Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsL 48-54
Jan 3UNC Asheville BulldogsW 59-55
Jan 8South Carolina Upstate SpartansW 66-64
Jan 10Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 63-54
Jan 15Longwood LancersL 79-100
Jan 17Radford HighlandersL 65-67
Jan 22High Point PanthersL 60-74
Jan 28Presbyterian Blue HoseW 74-42
Jan 31Radford HighlandersL 57-61
Feb 4High Point PanthersL 74-88
Feb 7Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsL 69-72
Feb 11South Carolina Upstate SpartansL 58-67
Feb 14Longwood LancersW 75-65
Feb 18Presbyterian Blue HoseW 72-59
Feb 25UNC Asheville BulldogsL 59-64
Feb 28Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 77-55
Mar 5Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsW 64-52
Mar 7High Point PanthersL 63-79

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Winthrop Women's Basketball compete in?
Winthrop Eagles Women's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Winthrop play women's basketball home games?
Winthrop Women's Basketball plays home games at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC.
Who is the head coach of Winthrop Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Winthrop Eagles Women's Basketball is Semeka Randall Lay.
When was Winthrop Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Winthrop Women's Basketball is not currently available.