TURLOCK, Calif.--- The Stan State women's basketball team begins their regular season in Ellensburg, Washington. They head to the Nicholson Arena to play Central Washington University on Friday, November 8^th at 12:30 p.m. for the GNAC/CCAA Crossover. The Warriors will also play Northwest Nazarene University on Saturday, November 9^th with a 9:00 a.m. tip-off.
 
RETURNERS: The Warriors return four athletes from last year's team in sophomore guard Kalyn Harris, senior guard Da'Myiah Lewis, sophomore guard Talia Maxwell, and junior guard Jadyn Patterson.

Kalyn Harris is back for her sophomore year after playing in 26 games and starting in two in the 2023-2024 season, while shooting 40.7% on threes and recording 14 steals. Da'Myiah Lewis returns from her redshirt season to play her fourth year at Stanislaus State. In Lewis's previous seasons, she has started in 29 of the 31 games she played, averaging 40.7% from the field, recording 71 steals, and averaging 10.9 points a game over two seasons. Returning sophomore Talia Maxwell saw action in 29 games, starting in 14, averaging 4.7 points for the Warriors, and secured 106 rebounds. Jadyn Patterson returns for her junior year after playing in 33 games last season and starting in 13. Patterson recorded 160 points in the 2023-2024 season, averaging 4.3 points a game.

NEWCOMERS:  Coach Strickland welcomes newcomers in junior guard/forward Krista Andersen, sophomore forward Tia Barefield, sophomore guard Aaliyah Dias, freshman forward Quinn Garrett, junior guard/forward Alyssa Premo, senior forward Daja Scott-Mitchell, and freshman guard Amya Vangkham-Griffin. 
 
ANDERSEN: Transferred from Modesto Junior College this fall...Averaged 8.2 points, 4.4 rebounds for the Pirates during her sophomore season…Attended Oakdale High School in Oakdale, Calif.
 
BAREFIELD: Transferred from La Sierra University this fall...Averaged 4.9 points per game in 2023-24 while playing in 21 games...Graduated from Rancho Christian HS in 2023...All-Ivy League Team...Member of CIF Championship Team.

DIAS: Transferred from City College of San Francisco in the fall...Averaged 8.5 points, 2.0 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game in 2023-24...Graduated from Archbishop Riordan HS in 2023...Named MVP.
 
GARRETT: Attended Damonte Ranch High School in Reno, NV...graduated in spring 2024...Captain on the girls' basketball team...Class 4A First Team All-Region Basketball...averaged 16.5 points last season in four games...season high of 20 points.
 
PREMO:  Transferred from Sierra College in the fall...2x Player of the Week...First Team All-Conference...Second Team All State...Female Athlete of the Year...2x All-Tournament...Member of only team to have a double digit seed to make it to the State Tournament (Elite 8), made it to the Elite 8 with only 7 players...Graduated from Bishop Manogue HS in 2022...First Team All-Conference and Team Captain...Member of 2022 Regional Champions and 2022 State Runner-up Team.
 
SCOTT-MITCHELL: Transferred from La Sierra in the fall...Recorded nine double-doubles last season...Second Team All-Conference...Played at Hartnell College as a freshman and sophmore...First Team All-Conference both years...Conference Champions both years...Third Team All-State (2021-2022)...Graduated from Seaside HS in 2020...All Monterey County Selection (2017, 2018 & 2019)...All-League Selection (2017, 2018 & 2019)... All Tournament (2019-2020)...CCS League Champions (2019)...MBL-G-League Champions (2019)...MBL-G-League Champions (2018)...Sportsmanship All Tournament (2017-2018)...MBL-P-League Champions (2017)...2x - Player of the game (2017)...5x - Player of the game (2016).
 
VANGKHAM-GRIFFIN: Attended Lincoln High School in Stockton, Calif…Graduated spring 2024...Team Captain...Basketball MVP...Member of Honor Roll.

WILDCATS IN REVIEW: Central Washington University will be kicking off their season with the GNAC/CCAA Crossover as well. Their 2023-2024 season saw them at a 19-12 overall record and a 10-8 record within GNAC. CWU has eleven returners, including senior Sunny Huerta who played in and started all 31 games, who secured 45 steals and averaged 17.9 points a game. Capri Sims shot an impressive 56.8% from the field in her freshman year as well as averaging 8.2 rebounds a game, playing in all 31 games last season. Central Washington averages 70.4 points a game while keeping their opponents to 65.3 points.
 
ALL-TIME SERIES: The Warriors trail in the all-time series with Central Washington University 2-6. Their last meeting was on neutral ground in Hayward, Calif. where Stan State fell 58-66.

NIGHTHAWKS IN REVIEW: Nine players return for Northwest Nazarene University for the 2024-2025 season. They posted a 9-15, 7-11 GNAC record in the 2023-2024 season. Kendall Clark returns for her sophomore year after recorded a 51.3% from the field and 5.1 rebounds a game. Senior Madeline Gerbers averaged 13.7 points per game and 32 steals, making her one to watch as well. The Nighthawks were outpaced by opponents last year 67.2 points to 72.3 points.
 
ALL-TIME SERIES: While Northwest Nazarene leads the all-time series 8-3, Stan State has won two of the last three meetings. Last year, the two teams met on neutral ground in Hayward, Calif. as the Warriors outscored the Nighthawks 74-64.
 
CCAA SPORTS ON FLOCOLLEGE
All CCAA events this season can be viewed on FloCollege. For fans eager to watch fall sports go to GoCCAA.org/FloCollege to pay $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year ($8.33/month). Additionally, those who use a .edu email from a CCAA member institution will be able to sign up at a discounted subscription price of $9.99 per month or $69.99 for the year ($5.83/month). Fans are encouraged to sign up using the CCAA Landing Page GoCCAA.org/FloCollege on FloCollege to receive any discounts.
 
Watch CCAA on FloCollege broadcasted events on your smart TV or mobile devices by downloading the FloCollege app available for Roku, FireTV, Apple TV, or for iOS and Android devices.
 
BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING
All Warrior men's basketball, women's basketball, and baseball games can be heard on https://bluechipbroadcasting.com/.  Bryan Nelson will be calling the action for the Stan State men's basketball and baseball games while Levi Flores calls the action for Warrior women's basketball games.  You can also hear select Warrior away games including this week's CCAA/PacWest Challenge games. 

UP NEXT: Stan State returns to the Fitzpatrick Arena on Saturday, November 16^th with a 6:00 p.m. tip-off facing Academy of Art. The Warriors then go on the road for one game against Fresno Pacific (November 20^th, 5:00 p.m.) before returning home for two games.