Warrior Women Climb in NAIA Rankings

LC State Women's Basketball moves up to No. 12 in the NAIA after dominant weekend

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The LC State Women's Basketball team has moved up one spot to No. 12 in the NAIA rankings after a 4-0 stretch that included big wins over (RV) College of Idaho and No. 15 Eastern Oregon. The Warriors lead the Cascade Collegiate Conference in several key statistical categories and sit in first place in the conference standings.

Why it matters

The Warriors' rise in the rankings highlights the program's continued success and their position as a top contender in the NAIA. As the team heads into a crucial road weekend against ranked conference opponents, their high ranking could provide momentum and confidence as they look to solidify their position atop the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

The details

LC State Women's Basketball is 16-4 overall and 10-2 in conference play. The team leads the Cascade Collegiate Conference in field goal percentage (46.2%) and is second in scoring (77.7 points per game), 3-point percentage (34.4%), and steals per game (11.6). Lindsey Wilson leads the conference and is 12th in the NAIA in field goal percentage (59.8%). Herring tops the Cascade in rebounding (8.9) and blocks (44), while also ranking fourth in field goal percentage (52.4%) and assists (69). Byrd is third in 3-point percentage (41.2%), and Payton Hymas is second in steals (55) and third in assists (86).

  • The Warriors moved up one spot to No. 12 in the latest NAIA rankings.
  • LC State is 4-0 since the last poll and sits at 16-4 overall and 10-2 in conference play.

The players

LC State Women's Basketball

The women's basketball team at Lewis-Clark State College, a member of the Cascade Collegiate Conference in the NAIA.

Lindsey Wilson

A player on the LC State Women's Basketball team who leads the Cascade Collegiate Conference and is 12th in the NAIA in field goal percentage.

Herring

A player on the LC State Women's Basketball team who leads the Cascade Collegiate Conference in rebounding and blocks, and ranks fourth in field goal percentage and assists.

Byrd

A player on the LC State Women's Basketball team who ranks third in the Cascade Collegiate Conference in 3-point percentage.

Payton Hymas

A player on the LC State Women's Basketball team who ranks second in the Cascade Collegiate Conference in steals and third in assists.

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What’s next

The Warriors have a crucial road weekend ahead, facing (RV) Oregon Tech and (RV) Southern Oregon, as they look to solidify their position atop the Cascade Collegiate Conference standings.

The takeaway

The LC State Women's Basketball team's rise in the NAIA rankings demonstrates the program's continued success and their status as a top contender in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. As the team heads into a crucial road stretch, their high ranking could provide the momentum and confidence needed to maintain their position at the top of the conference.