The Roadrunner Women's Basketball team opens their 2024-25 season this afternoon at Delaware Tech, and veteran Coach Rich Cooper once again looks for his team to be top contenders for conference and regional championships.
And why not? The Runners are emerging from a 21-4 season a year ago in which they captured the Garden State Athletic Conference and NJCAA Region 19 titles -- and Cooper again has recruited a talented recruiting class ready to repeat that success.
"We're very happy with the players we have in our program this season," commented Cooper. "This is a talented group who is showing a lot of dedication so far and a group with some high expectations once w get to know each other on the court."
Today's season opener will put the Runners vs. DII Delaware Tech in a 5 pm tip-off. Cooper's team will play Camden County College in their home opener on November 7th, and will conclude the month of November with four straight road games.
See a season preview for the 2024-25 Roadrunner Women's Basketball team below.
Season Preview: Women's Basketball
Head Coach: Rich Cooper, 11th Year, 173 career wins.
Assistant Coach: Catherine Dunn
Last Season: The Roadrunners finished their season with a 21-4 overall record, winning the Region 19 and Garden State Athletic Conference crowns. The Runners also qualified foe the NJCAA DIII Championship Tournament for the third time in program history.
Season opener: The Runners open their season on the road Monday vs. NJCAA D II Delaware Technical CC in the Delaware-New Jersey Tip-Off Classic in a 5 pm start. They will follow with a home match vs. Camden County College on November 7th.
Returning players: Aaliyah Bateman, So., guard; Jermyra Bethea, So., forward; Maria Kerby, So., forward; Alexis Carroway, Fr., guard;
Newcomers: Prospects include Miya Villari, Fr., forward; Emma Buttocovia, Fr., guard; Sophia Molinari, Fr., guard; Vienna Gantz, Fr., guard; Atinuke Bamgbose, Fr., forward; Jenna Georgette, Fr., guard; Anna Dipiero, Fr., Shannon Pierman, Fr., forward.
Outlook for Winter 2024-25 season: The Runners have a young and talented roster and look to be contenders once again for the GSAC and Region 19 crowns along with a qualifying berth in the NJCAA D III championship tournament.
Coach Rich Cooper on his 2024-25 Roadrunners: "Our goal is always to compete for the region championship and make a trip to the national tournament," said Cooper. "We have the talent to make this happen again, and our players are working hard to have a good season."