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LC State Women's Basketball Holds Steady at No. 12 in NAIA Poll
Warriors went 2-2 since last poll but maintained top 25 ranking
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The LC State Women's Basketball team held steady at No. 12 in the NAIA Top 25 poll with two weeks left in the regular season. The Warriors went 2-2 since the last poll but remained among the top teams in the NAIA, setting a program record with 40 assists in a blowout win over Walla Walla.
Why it matters
The Warriors' consistent ranking in the NAIA Top 25 reflects the strength of their program and their ability to compete at the highest level of women's college basketball. Their performance this season has put them in contention for a postseason tournament berth.
The details
LC State fell to (RV) Southern Oregon and (RV) Oregon Tech on a tough road trip but bounced back with big wins over Walla Walla (Wash.) and Warner Pacific (Ore.). The Warriors set a program record with 40 assists against the Wolves and hit 18 3-pointers in the 111-44 victory. The Warriors lead the CCC and are 13th in the NAIA in 3-point field goal percentage (34.6) and are second in scoring (77.8), field goal percentage (46.4) and steals per game (11.8).
- The Warriors held steady at No. 12 in the NAIA Top 25 with two weeks left in the regular season.
The players
Darian Herring
Leads the conference in rebounding (9.0) and blocks (50) and is fourth in assists (85).
Lindsey Wilson
Ranks at the top of the CCC and is 13th in the NAIA in field goal percentage (59.7).
Payton Hymas
Second in the CCC in assists (106) and steals (66) and fourth in free throw percentage (84.5).
Sitara Byrd
Fourth in the CCC in 3-point percentage (41.2).
The takeaway
The LC State Women's Basketball team's consistent ranking in the NAIA Top 25 and their strong statistical performance this season demonstrate the program's ability to compete at the highest level of women's college basketball. Their success has put them in contention for a postseason tournament berth.
