Women's Basketball Welcomes 2026-27 Signing Class

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball welcomes its 2026-27 signing class, for the program's third season under head coach Tynesha Lewis.

Riley Milausnic | 5-7 | Junior | Guard | Dyer, Ind. | Purdue Northwest

Milausnic comes to Asheville after playing her first two seasons at Division II Purdue Northwest. She appeared in 54 games, making 26 starts while averaging 20 minutes per game. She averaged 6.6 points per game, two blocks per game and 1.8 rebounds per game while shooting 32 percent from the floor, 31 percent from three-point range and 77 percent from the line.

Tre'Miyah Berry | 5-9 | Junior | Guard | Conyers, Ga. | Alabama A&M

Berry joins the Bulldogs from Alabama A&M, where she played in 17 games averaging 6.6 minutes per game.

Amaya Shaw | 6-2 | Forward | Sophomore | Lakeland, Fla. | East Carolina

Shaw played her freshman season at East Carolina, appearing in nine games.

Dariasia Pitts | 6-0 | Forward | Sophomore | Fort Meade, Fla. | Bethune Cookman

Pitts comes to Asheville from Bethune Cookman, having appeared in 18 games as a freshman averaging 7.9 minutes per game shooting 44 percent from the field.

Sophia Ross | 5-8 | Guard | Freshman | El Dorado Hills, Calif. | Oak Hills HS

As a senior, Ross played in 31 games at Oak Hills High School averaging 14.4 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game and 2.6 assists per game.

LaNicia Parker | 5-10 | Guard | Sophomore | Parkville, Mo. | Missouri Western State

Parker comes to Asheville from Division II Missouri Western State, where she appeared in 29 games making one start as a freshman. She averaged 19.4 minutes per game, eight points per game and four rebounds per game while shooting 39 percent from the floor and 28 percent from three-point range.

Makenna Armstrong | 6-2 | Forward | Sophomore | Rockwall, Texas | East Texas A&M

Armstrong comes to Asheville after redshirting her freshman season at East Texas A&M.

Amany Lopez | 5-8 | Guard | Junior | Springfield, Mass. | Rider

Lopez comes to Asheville after two seasons at Rider, playing in 39 games in Lawrenceville. She averaged 9.7 minutes per game for the Broncs.

Mercy Wamet | 6-5 | Forward/Center | Senior | Dallas, Texas | Prairie View A&M
Wamet is a long, athletic forward with the ability to be a lockdown defender and rim protector. Wamnet also has great hands and does a great job of rebounding outside of her area.

Olivia Johnson | 6-4 | Center | Sophomore | Hermantown, Minn. | University of Wisconsin-Stout

Olivia Johnson is a rim protector, and an old school blue collar post player. She loves to be physical and takes pride in rebounding and defending. She also has a real good offensive game which makes her a threat on both ends of the floor.

Tristan Stoutermire | 6-5 | Center | Sophomore | Birmingham, Ala. | Purdue Northwest

Stoutermire is a force down low and also brings size down low.

From Head Coach Tynesha Lewis: "I am extremely excited about this incoming recruiting class and the energy they bring to our program. This group is hungry, appreciative and highly competitive. They understand the opportunity in front of them and are eager to embrace the culture, expectations and vision of UNC Asheville Women's Basketball. Each player brings unique strengths, a willingness to grow and a commitment to being great teammates. We are excited to watch them develop on and off the court as they continue to build the future of our program."

For a chance to catch this Bulldog squad in action this upcoming season, purchase your season tickets today!

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