Weatherford, Oklahoma, August 19, 2025

News Summary

The women’s basketball program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University has welcomed a talented class of ten new recruits, including six freshmen and four transfers. Head coach Jeff Zinn is optimistic about the blend of new and returning players, aiming to build team chemistry and improve competitiveness for the next season. Last year, the Lady Bulldogs qualified for the Great American Conference Tournament, and with these new additions, they hope to make deeper playoff runs in the future.

Weatherford, Oklahoma

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) head women’s basketball coach Jeff Zinn has officially announced the recruitment of ten new student-athletes for the 2025-26 season. This incoming class is distinguished by a mix of six freshmen and four transfers, allowing the team to enhance its roster substantially.

Coach Zinn expressed excitement about the new recruits, believing that their skill set and abilities will help the team compete at a national level. As SWOSU prepares for the upcoming season, the coaching staff aims to foster good chemistry among a mix of fresh talent and five returning players from last year’s squad.

Last season, the Lady Bulldogs finished with a 16-13 record, qualifying for the Great American Conference Tournament for the second consecutive year. However, they were eliminated in the tournament by Southeastern Oklahoma State, who advanced to the championship game following their victory.

New Recruits Overview

Among the notable recruits joining SWOSU are:

• Wrigley: An All-State player who contributed to her team’s successful 2023 State Championship run, recognized for her size, strength, and speed as a forward.
• Landry: A skilled scorer with impressive shot-blocking abilities, she played in 46 games at the University of Oklahoma and earned recognition as a 4-Star Recruit, rated the No. 10 center in the 2023 class by ESPN.
• Lacy: A multi-sport athlete who scored 1,766 points during her high school career and was an all-state performer in basketball, cross-country, and track.
• Payten: A former player from Oklahoma Baptist University, noted for her shooting prowess and defensive capabilities, highlighted by a game where she made 6 out of 6 three-pointers against SWOSU.
• Maddie: A tall guard, recognized as Second Team All-San Diego, who led her team to a conference championship and broke the 1,000-point milestone in her senior season.
• Kasidy: Excelled in four sports during high school, scoring over 2,000 points in basketball while receiving all-state honors; also competed at high levels in tennis and track.
• Elle: A versatile player who made significant contributions at San Francisco and carries championship experience from her time at Edmond North High School.
• Piper: An explosive athlete, known for her vocal leadership and defensive capabilities, she was an all-state honoree in basketball and volleyball as well as a strong performer in state track events.
• Kiara: A strong and athletic guard recognized for her multitasking abilities on the court and the top combo guard ranking in Oklahoma, despite a prior injury impacting her time at Lindenwood.
• Zoe: A tenacious defender with a commendable shooting record, named as an all-conference performer and Team MVP during her time at Frederick High School.

Building Toward the Future

The combination of these promising new recruits and the experienced returning players sets a solid foundation for the Lady Bulldogs. Coach Zinn’s strategic recruitment approach aims at enhancing the team’s competitiveness in the Great American Conference and beyond, with aspirations of making deeper playoff runs in the coming seasons.

As the 2025-26 season approaches, the Lady Bulldogs community and fans are looking forward to witnessing how these new talents integrate into the team and contribute to SWOSU’s women’s basketball program.

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• SWOSU Athletics: Women’s Basketball Schedule
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