Central College Women's Basketball Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Junior guard Emily Naughton named to the American Rivers All-Conference Second-Team

Mar. 5, 2026 at 5:50pm

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Three Central College women's basketball players were recognized by the American Rivers Conference for their standout performances this season. Junior guard Emily Naughton was selected to the All-Conference Second-Team, while freshman guard Maddie Backer and junior forward CeCe Moore received honorable mentions.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the talent and contributions of Central College's women's basketball team, which finished the season 12-14 overall and 7-9 in conference play. The all-conference selections showcase the individual achievements of the players and the program's competitiveness within the American Rivers Conference.

The details

In 16 conference games, Naughton averaged 10.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. She also led the Dutch with 33 assists, 22 steals, 41 free throws made, and 49 free throws attempted. Moore averaged 7.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, ranking eighth in the conference in rebounding and fifth in blocks (1.4). Backer averaged 7.6 points per game and 3.9 rebounds, while contributing 8 steals and 17 assists.

  • The all-conference teams were released on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Emily Naughton

A junior guard for the Central College women's basketball team who was selected to the American Rivers All-Conference Second-Team.

Maddie Backer

A freshman guard for the Central College women's basketball team who received an honorable mention from the American Rivers Conference.

CeCe Moore

A junior forward for the Central College women's basketball team who received an honorable mention from the American Rivers Conference.

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The takeaway

Central College's women's basketball program continues to develop talented players who are being recognized for their contributions to the team's success. The all-conference selections demonstrate the program's competitiveness within the American Rivers Conference and its ability to produce standout student-athletes.