Indiana State’s women’s basketball program is gearing up for the 2026‑27 campaign with a roster that blends experience and fresh energy. The Sycamores will field 13 new faces, each bringing a distinct background and skill set to the court.
Spotlight on the Newcomers
The incoming class spans ten states and is anchored by seven guards and three forwards, a balance that reflects the coaching staff’s emphasis on speed and versatility. This mix includes junior‑college standouts, four‑year transfer athletes and a highly touted freshman from Milwaukee.
Among the arrivals, forward Saroya Ajomale stands out after earning two‑time First Team All‑ACCAA honors and NJCAA All‑American recognition at College of Southern Nevada, where she posted a 20.3‑point average. Guard Eanae Dagons, a key member of Eastern Arizona’s 2026 NJCAA championship squad, contributed 10.2 points and five rebounds per game, while freshman Zoë Dispennette earned Wisconsin Division 3 All‑State accolades with a 14.2‑point scoring average.
Karsen Marshall, the 2025‑26 Inland Empire Athletic Conference Player of the Year from Ontario, brings a scoring punch that topped California junior‑college athletes at 22.8 points per game. Returning veterans Jayci Allen and Amerie Flowers add depth, with Allen known for her three‑point shooting prowess in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The Sycamores will test this new look in a preseason tilt against Northern Illinois on November 2, a game that will serve as the first official measure of how the assembled pieces click under game pressure.