Kamy Peppler's leadership sets the tone for first-place Phoenix

Former Hortonville star and senior point guard Kamy Peppler's leadership in her first and only season with the Phoenix has helped UW-Green Bay remain a Horizon League powerhouse.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Kamy Peppler, a senior point guard, transferred from UW-Milwaukee to UW-Green Bay this past offseason with the goal of winning in her final collegiate season. Her leadership has played a crucial role in the Phoenix's 10-game winning streak and their first-place standing in the Horizon League.

Why it matters

Peppler's leadership and experience have been invaluable for the Phoenix, who have a number of new faces on the roster this season. Her ability to quickly gel with her new teammates and challenge them to be better has been a key factor in the team's success.

The details

When Peppler joined the Phoenix last summer, head coach Kayla Karius immediately recognized her as a natural leader. Peppler has been the first to communicate and challenge her teammates to be better, even though she didn't know what they were preparing for. Her effort to get to know her new teammates and learn their preferences has paid off, as the Phoenix have a four-game lead in the Horizon League.

  • Peppler transferred to UW-Green Bay this past offseason.
  • The Phoenix have won 10 straight games.
  • The Phoenix have a four-game lead in the Horizon League.

The players

Kamy Peppler

A senior point guard who transferred from UW-Milwaukee to UW-Green Bay this past offseason with the goal of winning in her final collegiate season. Her leadership has played a crucial role in the Phoenix's success.

Kayla Karius

The head coach of the UW-Green Bay Phoenix, who recognized Peppler's natural leadership abilities from the moment she joined the team.

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What they’re saying

“She's the first one communicating, she's challenging them to be better, and she doesn't even know what she's challenging them for—that's the type of leader. She's such a natural leader; you could tell that from the start.”

— Kayla Karius, Head Coach

“I think my mindset's kind of always like doing whatever it really takes to help this team succeed and to win.”

— Kamy Peppler

What’s next

Peppler and the Phoenix look for their 11th straight win Thursday at 10 a.m. on the road against (15-7,8-5) Robert Morris.

The takeaway

Peppler's leadership and experience have been crucial for the Phoenix, who have a number of new faces on the roster this season. Her ability to quickly gel with her new teammates and challenge them to be better has been a key factor in the team's success and their first-place standing in the Horizon League.