The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women's basketball program is entering a pivotal summer, riding the momentum of a record‑breaking 2025‑26 campaign that saw the team clinch its best season in school history.
Summer Workouts: A Blueprint for Growth
Coach Lane Lord has turned the offseason into an intensive eight‑week laboratory, emphasizing length, speed and determination as the core pillars of the new game plan.
Returning standouts Chazlyn Dettor and Erin Maguire, who each started more than 30 games last year, will anchor the lineup alongside a fresh infusion of talent.
New Faces Bring New Skills
Transfers Trinity Bane, Jesslynn Jalomo and Kamryn McLaurin arrive with distinct skill sets that promise to expand the team's versatility, while guard Charlotte O'Keefe and forward Gianna Angiolet add depth to the backcourt and frontcourt respectively.
The coaching staff, including assistants Danny Hughes, Madison Huhn and Janette Aarnio, have crafted drills that stress defensive communication and offensive fluidity, aiming to translate summer progress into competitive edge when the fall schedule begins.
With eight weeks of conditioning, skill work and team‑building activities ahead, the squad is focused on cementing a culture that reflects resilience and collective ambition, setting the stage for a promising 2026‑27 campaign.