The Together Tigers are back in business for the 2024-2025 season.
Last Season
The Tigers concluded their 2023-24 season with a 23-6 record (15-1 SCAC), capturing their fourth consecutive SCAC title and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Josie Napoli (Beaverton, Oregon / Valley Catholic) earned D3hoops.com Second Team All-Region honors and was named First Team All-SCAC.
Kylie Minter (League City, Texas / Clear Springs) received Second Team All-SCAC recognition, and
Bailey Timmons (Argyle, Texas / Argyle) earned an honorable mention.
The Tigers opened the season with a four-game winning streak and went 5-0 in conference play before being upset by Colorado College. However, that wasn't their final encounter. Following that loss, the Tigers dominated the remainder of their conference games, eager for a rematch with Colorado. In their second matchup, Trinity defeated Colorado by 10 points, securing the top seed in the conference tournament. The Tigers went on to defeat Colorado again in the conference championship. In the NCAA playoffs, Trinity claimed a first-round victory over UMHB but fell to Hardin-Simmons in the second round.
This Season
Head Coach
Cameron Hill is set to return for his 13th season leading the Tigers. The backcourt duo of
Josie Napoli and
Kylie Minter will once again control the offense for Trinity, while
Bailey Timmons,
Natalie Anderson (San Jose, California / Archbishop Mitty), and
Elaine King (Cedar Park, Texas / Cedar Park) aim to make a strong impact this season. Opposing teams should be on high alert, as every player on this roster possesses game-changing skills that could tip the scales in any matchup.
2024-25 Schedule
Trinity will open their season on November 9th against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Tigers will then head to California for games against Whittier, Redlands, and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps from November 21st to November 24th. Their first conference matchup is set for December 10th against Schreiner. After a few more games to close out the year, Trinity will kick off 2025 by hosting Schreiner on January 6th and Hardin-Simmons on January 7th.
The team will then begin their extensive SCAC schedule, starting with McMurry on January 10th and Concordia on January 12th. Trinity will face Texas Lutheran and Southwestern on February 7th-8th and again on February 14th-15th. The regular season will wrap up with away games against St. Thomas on February 21st and Colorado College on February 23rd.
Preview - Home Opener
The Tigers will open their season in Calgaard Gymnasium against UMHB on Saturday, November 9th at 6:00 PM. This will be the second consecutive season that Trinity will start their season against the Crusaders.
On the UMHB Crusaders: The Cru wrapped up their 2023-24 season with a strong 21-7 record. After starting the season with a loss, UMHB went on an impressive 16-game winning streak, which included a win over nationally-ranked Hardin-Simmons. However, the Crusaders finished the regular season with a less consistent 4-4 record before falling to Hardin-Simmons 84-74 in the ASC tournament. Despite their excellent season, UMHB lost their top four scorers, including Arieona Rosborough, who averaged 19.5 points per game. The Tigers defeated UMHB in both matchups last season and hold a 17-3 all-time record against the Crusaders. Under Coach Hill, the Tigers are also 9-3 in season openers.
Looking Ahead
The Tigers will take on Whittier for their first road game of the season on November 21st.
