by Jonathon Agnello

ODU Women's Basketball Announces 2026 Recruiting Class

ODU Women's Basketball Announces 2026 Recruiting ClassODU Women's Basketball Announces 2026 Recruiting Class

NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion women’s basketball is welcoming 13 transfers to the Monarchs’ 2026-27 roster, as head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones announced on Thursday afternoon. ODU is welcoming three freshmen in addition to players who have featured on teams in the Power Four and those that shined in D-II and JUCO.

#0 | Monique Phoenix | Guard | Freshman | Lancaster, Texas | Lancaster High School

“Monique is the last signee of this year's signing class,” said Jones. “She is one of the three amazing freshmen that we are truly blessed to have. Phoenix is small in stature but her heart is as big as a lion. She is a fearless game changer that can affect it in so many different ways, but her presence alone has a huge impact. She is a high level defender and players on offense are always aware of where she is at all times. Monique has the ability to knock down shots from the three-point line at a high level. When you combine what she does on both sides of the floor it will be a huge benefit for us as a program.” 

Phoenix was on the Lancaster High School varsity team for all four years of her eligibility but she didn’t see the court until her junior season. In her first season as a consistent player she ranked 74th in Texas with 67 three-pointers and 31st in her division. She had 20 games with 10+ points and appeared in 32 games. She had eight games with 15+ points and scored a career high 20 points in the season opener against Brennan High School. Lancaster finished the season with a 27-6 record and went 12-2 in their district. Phoenix had two games with 10+ steals and had a career high 11 steals against Mesquite High School. She had six games with 7+ steals, 10 games with 6+ steals, and 12 games with 5+ steals.

The Lancaster, Texas native played in 33 games her senior year and averaged seven points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 4.0 steals per game. She had 10 games with 10+ points, recorded a steal in every single game and had eight games with 7+ steals. Phoenix swiped a season high nine steals and scored 13 points in an 83-34 win over Horn High School. She scored a season high 14 points on three separate occasions, against Mesquite High School, North Forney High School, and in the repeat matchup against Horn High School. Lancaster finished the season with a 33-5 record and won the 6A DII Championship over Austin Westlake, 51-37.

#1 | Mia Davis | Guard | Phoenix, Ariz. | Dream City Christian (San Diego St./ Scottsdale Community College) 

“Mia Davis is Swiss Army knife with great size; she can play all three guard positions as well as being a smaller interior player as well,” said ODU head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones. “Out of high school she was a ESPN National Top 100 player as well as the number one player in her class out of Arizona.”

“Mia is so versatile, her potential is endless, and she has not played her best basketball yet as a player,” said Jones. “Mia will be used in so many different ways. She will give us different options on both ends of the floor. Davis can score in many different ways and has great passing capabilities. But she also has things she has to get better at but time will show how great she can be for the program.”

Davis spent her first two seasons at San Diego State and appeared in 25 games as a freshman before utilizing a redshirt season in her sophomore campaign. The Phoenix, Ariz. native averaged 3.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game and earned Mountain West Freshman of the Week on Jan. 29, 2024. She earned the selection thanks to an 18-point outing in 21 minutes of action and made five three pointers in the second half against Utah State in a 76-62 win over the Aggies. Davis put together a 17-point performance against Utah State just under a month later on Feb. 17, 2024. She had a season-high eight rebounds against Colorado State on Feb. 3, 2024.

This past season Davis had a tremendous season for Scottsdale Community College, notably having six games of 20+ points and a season high of 28 in her debut against Grand Canyon Club. She scored 27 points against Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Davis also notched a 22-point performance against Pima Community College. She finished the season with an average 15.0 points per game on 39.8% shooting from the field and averaged 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. At the free throw line, Davis shot 75.5% and she finished the season with 111 free throws made. Her per 40 minute stats average out to 23.4 points ,10.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.

Davis was a four-star recruit out of high school and attended Dream City Christian for her final two years and was ranked the #1 player in Arizona after the completion of her sophomore season. Unfortunately an injury held her out of action for the final two years of high school eligibility. Even with that, she still maintained a Top 100 ranking in the state. She averaged 11.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 steals as a sophomore at Phoenix Xavier Prep and a 6A state semifinal appearance. Davis was named first team all-conference as a sophomore and second team all-conference as a freshman. Her father, Prileu Davis played collegiate basketball at Louisville.

#2 | Vanessa Sepulveda | Guard | Junior | Mesa, Ariz. | Mesquite High School (Scottsdale Community College)

Sepulveda spent her first two years of college with the Chokes and played in 27 games and made 16 starts in her freshman season. She averaged 27.3 minutes of action on the court and 13.2 points per game. She shot 40% from the field, 22.2% from behind the arc, and 84.6% from the charity stripe while averaging 2.1 steals, 2.4 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. She scored 20+ points in four games during her first season and set a career high with 27 points against Phoenix in a 65-60 win for the Chokes. A month earlier she dropped 25 on Park University Gilbert and made 11-field goals.

“It is a true blessing to have Vanessa’s skillset, make up, and versatility of playing all three guard positions,” said Jones. “She can shoot the ball at a high level but also get to the rim and finish. She is long in stature and has the ability to be a phenomenal defender. She can be a real contributor in so many ways. Her summer is very important, to get stronger in the weight room, and when that happens her game will grow even more. I think she just makes us an even more dangerous team with her mindset and versatility.”

Her sophomore season saw her maintain the level of production she saw in her freshman campaign. She played in 28 games and made 22 starts while averaging 26.0 minutes per game. She made 12.5 points per game on 41.2% shooting from the field, 30.2% from behind the arc, and 72.4% from the free throw line. She averaged 2.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 3.7 rebounds per game. She scored 20+ points in four games in back-to-back seasons and matched her career high with 27 points against Mesa Community College in a 72-63 win for Scottsdale. She scored 20 points against Phoenix, 20 versus South Plains, and 21 against South Mountain Community College. She collected a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double in the first game of the season against Grand Canyon Club. She picked up her second double-double against Chandler-Gilbert Community College with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Sepulveda averaged 11.3 points and played in 97 games during her high school career at Mesquite and picked up a player of the game award on November 25, 2022. In her senior season she averaged 13.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.9 steals per game.

#4 | Trinity Vance | Guard | Waterloo, S.C. | Legacy Early College (Delaware) 

“Trinity Vance is a highly skilled shooter that is a true threat on the floor at all times,” said Jones. “She has great size and length which will help on both sides of the ball. Trinity is a player that loves the game of basketball and it shows in many different ways. She has the potential to be a force in the SBC with her shooting range and ability to put the ball on the floor. But she also has the capabilities to make her teammates better. Vance has played on this level which should help her come in right away and contribute. We will use her to her full potential and skill. She was a top high school player out of South Carolina. Her being a player of her magnitude will help this program in many ways, only time will tell how great she can be.”

Vance is joining the Silver and Blue after making 32 appearances and seven starts last season with the Blue Hens. She averaged 8.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game and scored 285 points across the season. The Waterloo, South Carolina native opened last season with a 15-point performance in 18 minutes of action against Bloomsburg in a 83-59 win over the Huskies. Vance scored a season high 23 points on 9-13 shooting from the field (69.2%) and went 2-4 (50%) from behind the arc. She finished the season as the Blue Hens’ fifth leading scorer and shot 37.7% from the field and 31% from behind the arc.

Vance missed the entirety of the 2024-25 season due to injury. In high school she averaged 12.5 points, 1.9 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game over a 78-game span. In her senior year of high school, she ended the year ranked 338th nationally and found herself in the top seven players in South Carolina in made three-pointers. She is a two-time Adidas All-American, three-time Female Player of the Year (2021-23), and earned MVP of the 2023 national tournament. She also collected three Offensive Player of the Year nods and earned MLK Queens Game MVP, She Got Game Classic MVP, John Wall MVP, DME Jingle Jam MVP, and was a two-time National Champion in 2022 and 2023.

Vance competed with Team Curry at the Under Armour and Adidas circuits while ending up being ranked the number two prospect and number one shooting guard in the state of South Carolina. She received numerous honors on the principal’s honor roll and ranked among the top 10 in her graduating class. She also played AAU ball with Upward 3SSB.

#5 | Ar’Jayla Elder | Guard | Freshman | Dallas, Texas | Lincoln High School

“Ar’Jayla is one-of-three special freshmen that we have on this year's roster,” said Jones. “She is one of the most accomplished high school players we have recruited. Elder is a two-time  state champion in basketball and track and field. She is one of the most athletic, young players I have been around, I have seen her do some amazing things on the court. Ar’Jayla has a chance to be one of the best defenders that I have coached and that’s saying a lot. Especially since there was a special player named Kaye Clark who was Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year a few seasons ago.

"Ar’Jayla is one of the top players in the state of Texas in her class,” Jones said. “On the offensive end, she can score on all three levels. On the defensive end, she is a force with her size and length. Her development this summer is really important and getting her in the weight room will be a huge boost to it. Time will tell, but we are truly blessed to have her in Monarch Nation.” 

A native of Dallas, Texas, Elder attended Lincoln High School and has been a four-year varsity player for the Tigers. She saw action in nine games as a freshman and scored 30 points against North Dallas on Jan. 6, 2023 in her third career game. 

Elder played in 35 games in her final season at Lincoln and averaged 11.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game. She scored a season high 22-points two times, the first came against Lone Peak High School on December 12, 2025, where Lincoln won 55-50, and the second was in a 79-12 win over North Dallas High School. Elder scored 18 points for the Tigers in a 77-49 win over Fredericksburg High School for the 4A-D2 State Championship on March 6, 2026.

Her junior year saw her average 13.7 ppg in 38 games played. Over three years at Lincoln she was a consistent scorer, averaging 12.4 ppg. The incoming freshman guard scored 50 points on Nov. 30, 2024 against DeSoto High School. Elder had four 20+ point games her junior year with 24 10+ point games.

Elder took a big leap in playing time in her sophomore campaign with 34 games played and scored 10+ points in 20 of them. Her season high that season was a 22-point outing against Carter High School on Jan. 19, 2024.

#7 | Talyah Harris | Guard | Freshman | Bronx, New York | DME Academy

“Talyah is another one of the amazing three freshmen that we signed,” said Jones. “She is a feisty guard from New York that has great defensive capabilities and can find a way to put the ball in the basket. She plays with so much energy and is not afraid to compete against anyone. You can tell she has played a lot of basketball in her life through the confidence she has in herself. Her summer development will be a true gauge of how she can help us this season, but her future is bright.”  

Harris spent the final season of high school at DME Academy and attended Holy Cross High School in Delran, New Jersey prior. In her senior year she started 16-out-of-18 games and averaged 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. She earned Player of the Game awards on November 8 in a 13-point, six-rebound, and two-steal effort. The second came on November 18 when Harris scored 21 points and dished five assists. Harris scored 10+ points on 10 occasions and ranked 5.8 points better than the national average.

#8 | Kara Stricklin | Guard | Junior | Omaha, Neb. | Johnson County CC

“Kara is a versatile combo-guard that can play on and off the ball,” said Jones. “She also has a phenomenal ability to shoot from deep, Kara shot 40% from the three last season at Johnson Community College. She has a great feel for the game and plays it the right way and we will look for her to shoot the ball and defend at a high level. She has sneaky, athletic ability which will fall in line with everything we are trying to do and accomplish this season. Time will tell but we are truly excited to have her here at ODU.”

Stricklin is joining the Monarchs after spending the past two seasons at Johnson County CC in Overland Park, Kansas. She has played in 69 games for the Cavaliers and helped lead JCCC to a 68-2 record over the past two seasons. She was a part of a team that had two undefeated regular seasons that led to NJCAA Division II Tournament. She won the National Championship in 2024-25 and finished in third last season. 

Her freshman season saw her average 16.1 minutes per game and make one start. She averaged 8.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.8 steals per game. She made 65 three pointers on 35.5% shooting from deep. Johnson County finished the season with a 34-1 record and tied the best record in program history, won a conference title, and won the National Championship. Her 65 three pointers ranked second on the team and she scored in double figures 13 times. Harris earned NJCAA All-Academic First Team after earning a 4.0 GPA.

She emerged into a stamped starter in her sophomore season and made the first five in all 35 games. She averaged 10.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 0.5 steals per game. Stricklin made 66 three-pointers on 40.2% shooting and made 86% of her free throws. She scored 20+ points on three separate occasions and had a career high 25 points on 75% shooting against Highland CC. Stricklin helped the Cavalier secure a second-straight undefeated season and finished the season as KJCCC D-II conference champions and Region Six Champion. That helped see Johnson County earn the No. 1 seed at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. She was named to the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Second Team and All-Region Six Second Team. Stricklin also earned KJCCC D-II Player of the Week after the 25-point performance against Highland.

#11 | Jaida McDonald | Forward | Senior | Dallas, Texas | Skyline High School (Wichita State / Pensacola State)

“It is a true blessing to have Jaida with us this season,” said Jones. “McDonald was a previous recruit that we didn’t sign on the first try, but we got her when we needed her the most. She has the experience and abilities to come in and be a key contributor for us this season. I love her aggressive nature and willingness to do what's best for the team. She has the ability to be a major interior contributor with her scoring abilities and fierce rebounding feel. She has the capability to be a consistent outside threat with work this summer and her aggressive nature helps us in so many ways. I look forward to seeing her develop into the player she truly is.”

McDonald appeared in 29 games last season for the Shockers and made 17 starts. She averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. McDonald scored a season high 12 points twice, the first came against UAB in a 60-64 win for Wichita State. The second time out she was close to a double-double against Loyola Marymount with 12 points and eight rebounds. McDonald strives both in and outside of the classroom and was named to the AD Honor Roll in 2025.

The Dallas, Texas native joined Wichita State after spending her first two seasons in college at Pensacola State. She was a consistent starter for the Pirates and made 58-of-60 of the team’s first fives. McDonald averaged 24.9 minutes, 14.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in her sophomore season. She scored 10+ points in 19 games and scored a season high 22 points against Bishop State CC. McDonald recorded eight double-doubles and reigned in a season high 18 rebounds against Eastern Florida and earned a selection to the All-Panhandle First Team for her efforts.

McDonald started all 29 games in her freshman season in Pensacola, Florida and averaged 12.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. She scored a career high 33 points against Jones College on December 17, 2023. She made 14 field goals on 53.8% efficiency, reigned in 13 rebounds to secure the double-double, and went 5-7 from the free throw line (71.4%). She set a career high with 19 rebounds against North Arkansas and added 18 points to go with it.  McDonald was named a WBCA All-America Honorable Mention and earned Second Team All-Panhandle in her freshman season.

#12 | Landin Kelley | Forward | Junior | Phoenix, Ariz. | Arizona Compass High School (Scottsdale Community College)

“Landin is a player that thrives off of playing hard and bringing great energy to the court,” said Jones. “She can be a smaller post or bigger guard and shows versatility on offense by attacking the rim and stretching the floor at the perimeter. Because she is a relentless and hard worker, her transition to go play on this level will be positive. Kelley can guard multiple positions and rebounds at a high level and I look forward to seeing what the summer brings for her development as a player and person.”

Kelley has been a consistent starter for the Chokes over the last two seasons, she has played in 52 games and was a part of the first five in 48 of them. In her first season in Scottsdale she played in all 26 games and made 24 starts while averaging 8.1 points on 43.3% shooting from the field. She grabbed 5.0 rebounds, made 2.2 steals, and dished 0.8 assists per game. Kelley scored 10+ points in nine games and had a season high of 16-points twice. She scored 16 against Cochise College and Mesa Community College in a two-week span, Kelley also scored 15-points against Glendale Community College.

The Arizona native averaged 21.1 minutes of action per game in her sophomore campaign, she averaged 7.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 26 games played. Kelley made 24 starts in back-to-back seasons and notably scored a new career high of 20 points on 53.3% shooting on December 13, 2025 against Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Kelley scored 19 points (57.1%) against Mesa Community College and 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting (77.8%).

#23 | Shadasia Brackens | Forward | Senior | Fairfield, Texas | Fairfield High School (North Texas / Tartleton State)

“Shadasia is one of the most athletic players I have had the opportunity to recruit here at ODU,” said Jones. “She is a small forward that has the capability of being a big guard and will be looked up to play a key role on both ends of the floor next season. She can stretch the floor with her shooting ability but can finish at the rim with her athleticism. On the defensive end she is able to guard multiple positions from guard to post positions. She is a special player that has not reached full potential in her game. The summer is extremely important for her development as well as every player on this roster but Shadasia development is the difference between her being a good player and becoming a great player in her future.” 

Brackens appeared in 28 games and made 18 starts last season for the Texans and averaged 18.9 minutes of action per game. She finished the season with per-game averages of 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and shot 37% from behind the arc with 14 make three-pointers. She recorded seven double-doubles and had a pair of 20-point games against a familiar Sun Belt foe in Arkansas St. and Abilene Christian. She also started a four-game streak of double-doubles against Sun Belt opponent Texas St. with 16 points and 10 rebounds. She followed that performance with an 11-point, 11-rebound output against Mississippi Valley, a 19-point and 10-rebound game against TAMU-San Antonio, and a 10-point and 10-rebound showing against Buffalo. She earned WAC Newcomer of the Week on December 22, 2025 after following up her game against Buffalo with a 19-point, 8-rebound outing against Montana.

The Fairfield, Texas native spent two seasons at North Texas before transferring to Tarleton State and played in 51 games for the Mean Green. Her final season saw her play in 30-out-of-34 games and average 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. She scored a season high 17-points in North Texas’s win over Chicago State where she played 18 minutes. She scored 12 points and set a new career high of nine rebounds in a 78-67 win over UTA in the first round of the WNIT.

In her first season in Denton, Texas, Brackens appeared in 21 games and logged 109 minutes on the court. She averaged 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds and scored a season high nine points against North Texas-Dallas on November 6, 2023. She saw a season high 16 minutes of action against Florida Atlantic and grabbed a season high seven rebounds in a 86-52 win for the Mean Green.

Brackens attended Fairfield high school and helped lead the Eagles to two Texas high school state championships and four consecutive appearances in the 3A State title game. She earned two All-State selections and was the District 20-3A Defensive Player of the Year. Brackens was the #33 ranked on the Premier Basketball Report Top-100 players in the state of Texas in 2023. She also played track and field and won a Class 3A state title in the high jump during her junior season.

#31 | Monica Bottley | Guard | Junior | Silsbee, Texas | Silsbee High School (Tyler Junior College)

“Monica is a fierce competitor for her size as a guard,” said Jones. “She comes in being a JUCO All-American who played in one of the toughest conferences. She understands what it feels like to play against competition night-in and night-out and can play as a point and shooting guard. Bottley is a crafty ballhandler, can shoot the ball from deep, and get to the rim. Her transition to play at this level will be determined by what takes place this summer. She has the ability to be a real contributor to this program both on and off the court and we are truly blessed to have her!!!”

Bottley started 61-of-64 games across the past two seasons for the Apache and averaged 14.7 points per game. Her freshman season saw her average 11.6 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. She opened the season with a 21-point outing in a 110-30 win over Western Christian College. She scored 15+ points in 10 games as a first year player who made 29-out-of-32 starts. She scored a season high 22 points on 50% shooting (8-16) in a close, 67-64 win over Panola College.

The Texas native took a big step forward in her sophomore season and improved her points per game total by +6.4 to 18.0 ppg. Her shooting from the field followed suit by 8.0 percentage points (43.1%). Bottley had five games of 25+ points, 10 games of 20+ points, and 21 games of 15+ points in her second year at Tyler. She scored 30 points on two occasions for her career high, the first came in the opening game of the season against Western Gulf Collegiate, and the second was 19 days later against Howard Junior College. She earned an NJCAA All-America honorable mention after leading the Apaches to a 21-11 record and a Region XIV Tournament semifinals game.

Bottley was a four year varsity starter at Silsbee High School and lit up Texas after averaging 23.5, 24.4, 24.5, and 26.3 points in her four years of eligibility. Her freshman season saw her average 23.5 points, 3.4 assists, 4.4. Steals, and 3.9 rebounds. She earned Co-MVP of District 22-4A and was one of the leading scorers in the state of Texas and led Silsbee to a co-district championship game. Her sophomore season she scored 24.4 points, dished 3.9 assists, swiped 4.0 steals, and grabbed 3.9 rebounds per game. Her junior season she stayed at the same level of production with 24.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.7 steals, and grabbed 3.5 rebounds per game. Her final season in Silsbee she averaged a career high 26.3 points per game on 43% shooting from the field and 4.3 assists. Bottley earned Scholastic All-District, District MVP, TGCA All-State, Legacy All-Star, TABC All-Region, TABC All-State, and a THSC Super Elite Team distinction in her senior year.

#32 | Jamaya Thomas | Forward | Sophomore | Indianapolis, Ind. | Lawrence North High School (Northern Kentucky)

“Jamaya is a young post player with huge upside and has a chance to add real value to our program as a whole,” said Jones. “She is a gritty, strong, post player who is not afraid to be physical on both ends of the floor on the interior. Summer workouts are vital for her, with hard work she has a chance to contribute in a lot of ways. I am looking forward to watching her progress.”

Thomas appeared in 30 games during her freshman season and made three starts. She averaged 9.7 minutes, 2.6 points, and 1.8 rebounds per game and scored a career high 11 points in a 75-57 win over Detroit Mercy on January 4, 2026. The Indiana native shot 38.9% from the field and made 55% of her free throw attempts. Thomas had notable performances like grabbing a career high eight rebounds along with scoring eight points against Wright State and having a nine-point, four-rebound, and two-steal outing against Butler.

Thomas graduated from Lawrence high school and averaged 14.6 points on 139 made field goals. She also tallied 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 0.6 assists per game in her senior year. Her 14.6 points per game ranked #41 in Indiana and #13 in Division 4A and her 139 made field goals sat at #96 in the state. Thomas scored a career high 27 points against Avon in a 72-53 win with 13 made field goals, she also opened her season with a 15-point and 11-rebound game against Hamilton Southeastern. 

#34 | Delaney Snyder | Center/Forward | Richmond, Va. | TPLS Christian Academy (Cincinnati) 

“Snyder is a 6-foot-4-inch post player that comes in with valuable experience playing in the Big 12,” said Jones. “She is a rim-running big that has major potential through the work she will put in this summer. She has great shooting touch from the perimeter and we expect a big summer for Delaney to help her grow in every aspect of the game this season.”

Snyder is a native of Richmond, Virginia who spent the past three seasons with the Bearcats. In her freshman season, she made 17 appearances and finished the season averaging 1.1 points and 0.5 rebounds per game. She had a season high five points and two rebounds against Lindenwood in an 81-62 victory. Snyder scored two points against Siena, three against West Virginia, and matched her season high of five points against Iowa State.

The Virginia native saw an increased role in her second season in the Queen City, with Snyder making 29 appearances and seven starts for the Bearcats. Across the season, she averaged 10.6 minutes of floor time per game and averaged 2.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while making 16 blocks. She set a new career high of seven points against BYU in a 72-63 win over the Cougars and matched that number two more times in back-to-back games against Texas Tech and Utah. The 6-foot-5-inch center registered blocks in 11 separate games and swatted away a career high four shots against West Virginia while also swiping two steals. Snyder’s career high of seven rebounds was set against Arizona State and Marshall. She finished the season with 87 rebounds, 16 blocks, and 63 points in 307 minutes of action.

Last season, Snyder made 21 appearances and logged 119 minutes of action on the court. She matched her career high of seven points and reigned in four rebounds against Georgetown (Ky.) in a 100-61 win. Snyder scored six points against West Virginia. In her first two seasons, she averaged 53.5% shooting from the free-throw line and improved that number to 77.8% in her junior campaign. Snyder grabbed a season high five rebounds against Ball State and registered a block against TCU.

The Richmond, Virginia native attended TPLS Christian Academy in Laurel, Virginia and played club ball with FBC Havoc in Richmond. Snyder was a dual-sport athlete in high school and played volleyball. Her aunt, Sarah DiNardo, played collegiate basketball for Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina.