Ashton Feldhaus Introduced as McNeese Coach

30-year-old Feldhaus takes over Cowgirls women's basketball program

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:25am

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A cubist-style painting depicting the abstracted forms of women's basketball players in dynamic, overlapping geometric shapes in navy, green, and gold, conveying the energy and movement of the sport.The next generation of Cowgirls basketball takes shape under the leadership of the young, ambitious Ashton Feldhaus.Lake Charles Today

McNeese officially introduced Ashton Feldhaus as the new head coach of the Cowgirls women's basketball team. At just 30 years old, Feldhaus is already in her second role as a Division I head coach and comes from a deep-rooted Kentucky basketball family. She led Morehead State to 13 conference wins in her first season as a head coach, tying a school record.

Why it matters

Feldhaus takes over a McNeese team that made the postseason for the first time since 2016 under former coach Ayla Guzzardo. She inherits a roster with several key returning players and will look to build on the program's recent success.

The details

Feldhaus said she is excited about the challenge of taking over the McNeese program, noting that the Cowgirls' recent postseason appearance shows the team can sustain success. She is focused on roster building, confirming the return of several key players including Carley Hamilton, Averi Berry, and Jasslyn Walter, who redshirted last season. Feldhaus also said she is bringing in two players from Sweden and expects to add seven or eight more recruits in the coming weeks.

  • Feldhaus was formally introduced as the new McNeese Cowgirls head coach on April 16, 2026.
  • In her first season as Morehead State's head coach, Feldhaus led the team to 13 conference wins, tying a school record for a first-year coach.

The players

Ashton Feldhaus

The 30-year-old is the new head coach of the McNeese Cowgirls women's basketball team. She comes from a deep-rooted Kentucky basketball family and was previously the head coach at Morehead State University.

Carley Hamilton

A key returning player for the McNeese Cowgirls.

Averi Berry

A key returning player for the McNeese Cowgirls.

Jasslyn Walter

A key returning player for the McNeese Cowgirls who redshirted last season.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very fortunate to be sitting here. I understand I'm only 30 years old, but I wouldn't be here if I hadn't done a lot of winning. This is my dream job, and I work tirelessly every single day.”

— Ashton Feldhaus, McNeese Cowgirls Head Coach

“It's all I've ever known. I don't know my life without basketball.”

— Ashton Feldhaus, McNeese Cowgirls Head Coach

What’s next

Feldhaus and her staff will continue to build the roster for the upcoming season, finalizing the addition of the two players from Sweden and looking to add 7-8 more recruits in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

At just 30 years old, Ashton Feldhaus brings a wealth of coaching experience and a deep basketball pedigree to the McNeese Cowgirls program. Her goal is to build on the team's recent success and continue to elevate the program to new heights.