The Creighton Bluejays women's basketball program is turning its attention to the upcoming 2026‑27 season after finishing the previous campaign with a 16‑15 record. Coach Jim Flanery, now in his twenty‑fifth year at the helm, sees the offseason as a chance to fine‑tune the pieces that showed late‑season promise.
A Fresh Roster
The team will welcome transfer Nia Holloway along with a cadre of freshmen — Allison Heathcock, Kendall McGee, Norah Gessert and Jayla Williams — while also counting on the continued production of Ava Zediker and Neleigh Gessert, the returning top scorers.
Creighton lost key contributors Grace Boffeli and Kennedy Townsend, but the retained scorers provide a solid foundation for the new lineup.
Analytics from the previous season revealed a steady climb in both scoring margins and national rankings, a trend that Coach Flanery believes can be built upon with the added depth.
The NCAA tournament is set to grow to 76 teams for the 2026‑27 cycle, opening more pathways for the Bluejays to secure a bid, a prospect that fuels the program’s offseason preparations.