LC State Women's Basketball Holds Steady at No. 12 in NAIA Poll

Warriors set program record with 40 assists in recent win

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The LC State Women's Basketball team held steady at No. 12 in the NAIA Top 25 poll, despite going 2-2 in their last four games. The Warriors set a program record with 40 assists in a recent blowout win over Walla Walla and lead the Cascade Collegiate Conference in several statistical categories.

Why it matters

The LC State women's basketball team is having a strong season and maintaining their ranking among the top NAIA programs in the country. Their continued success is a point of pride for the school and the local community.

The details

The Warriors fell to Southern Oregon and Oregon Tech on a tough road trip but bounced back with big wins over Walla Walla and Warner Pacific. In the 111-44 victory over Walla Walla, the Warriors hit 18 3-pointers and set a program record with 40 assists. Individually, Darian Herring leads the conference in rebounding and blocks, Lindsey Wilson is at the top of the CCC in field goal percentage, Payton Hymas is second in assists and steals, and Sitara Byrd is fourth in 3-point percentage.

  • The Warriors went 2-2 since the last poll.

The players

Darian Herring

Leads the Cascade Collegiate 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%).

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What they’re saying

“LC State Women's Basketball held steady at No. 12 in the NAIA Top 25 with two weeks left in the regular season.”

— Alisha Alexander, Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information (koze.com)

What’s next

LC State plays its final road games of the regular season this weekend at Evergreen (Wash.) and Northwest (Wash.).

The takeaway

The LC State women's basketball team continues to be one of the top NAIA programs in the country, led by a balanced attack and strong individual performances. Their ability to bounce back from tough losses and set program records shows the team's resilience and potential for a deep postseason run.