Bison Women's Basketball Adds Transfer Guard Madelynn Muniz

Muniz, a sharp-shooting guard, will join NDSU after two seasons at Cal State Fullerton.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:05pm

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North Dakota State University's women's basketball team has added transfer guard Madelynn Muniz to its roster for the 2026-27 season. Muniz, a 5-foot-10 guard, spent the last two seasons at Cal State Fullerton, where she averaged 5 points per game and shot 30% from three-point range. She will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Bison.

Why it matters

NDSU is coming off a Summit League regular season championship and is viewed as an attractive destination for potential transfers. Muniz's addition provides the Bison with a proven perimeter shooter to complement their returning core, including Summit League Player of the Year Avery Koenen.

The details

Muniz began her collegiate career at the University of Idaho in 2023, redshirting that season before entering the transfer portal and committing to Cal State Fullerton. Over the past two seasons with the Titans, she played an average of 21 minutes per game and had her best performance in January, going 6-for-6 from three-point range and scoring 18 points in a win over UC Riverside.

  • Muniz announced her transfer to NDSU on April 14, 2026.
  • She will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Bison starting in the 2026-27 season.

The players

Madelynn Muniz

A 5-foot-10 guard who spent the last two seasons at Cal State Fullerton, where she averaged 5 points per game and shot 30% from three-point range. She will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Bison.

Avery Koenen

The 2025-26 Summit League Player of the Year, who has confirmed she will return to NDSU for her senior season.

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What they’re saying

“'They are giving me an opportunity to achieve my dreams of playing Division I college basketball and bring what I do best to the team.'”

— Madelynn Muniz

What’s next

NDSU is expected to add one or two more players to its 2026-27 roster, with guard Sophie Hawkinson and forward Georgia Ell both set to be redshirt freshmen next season.

The takeaway

Muniz's addition provides the Bison with a proven perimeter threat to complement their returning core, as NDSU looks to build on its Summit League regular season championship and make a deep postseason run in 2026-27.