BILLINGS, Mont. – College basketball season is quickly approaching, and the Montana State University Billings women's baskeball team is preparing to host their annual alumni game this Saturday, October 26 at 6 p.m. at Alterowitz Gymnasium. The game will feature MSUB's current roster against various former 'Jackets who make their triumphant returns. The event is free and open to the public, and all fans are encouraged to attend.
The Yellowjacket alumni team features several team members from the 2017-18 run to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, including all-Americans
Bobbi Knudsen and
Alisha Breen. The 2019-20 Yellowjackets possess a balanced roster with seniors
Jeanann Lemelin,
Janessa Williams, and
Taylor Cunningham leading the way for incoming freshman
Shayla Montague,
Kate Sams,
TyRaa Manuel,
Danielle Zahn,
TyLee Manuel,
Emma Blakely, and Kate Gulick.
Playing under 16
th year head coach
Kevin Woodin, 12 players on this year's roster are also Montana natives.
Hannah Collins returns as the team's leading scorer with 14.8 points per game last season. Lemelin, Cunningham, and Shelley also return as starters. The Yellowjackets finished seventh in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in 2018-19.
MSU Billings begins the regular season in the CCA DII Tipoff Classic on November 1 in Orange, California against University of Mary. Follow MSUB women's basketball all season on
msubsports.com and via twitter @MSUBWBB, using the hashtag #JacketBaskets.
