INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian women's basketball team enters its second year under head coach Suntana Anderson in 2025, and ahead of the upcoming year, the Knights' head coach has announced the team's incoming freshmen class. Marian has four members in their incoming class, and is looking to build off of last year's successful 27-8 season and NAIA Quarterfinals appearance. Marian was the Crossroads League Tournament Runner-Up last season, and finished third in the league standings. 

"We have brought in a very talented freshmen class," said head coach Suntana Anderson. "The incoming class will be a great complement to our experience, helping boost our returning players' game. I am very excited for what our team has in store for the fans in 2025-26, and am looking forward to restarting our journey in September."

#1 | Aubrey Frank | Freshman | G | 5'8" | Washinton, Ind. | Washington High School
Accolades: Two-time First Team All-Conference honoree ... Second Team All-Conference (sophomore) ... ICGSA Academic All-State Honorable Mention (2025_ ... IBCA Senior Large School All-State
Why Marian: "Small class sizes, a successful basketball program, and an inviting school culture and community drew me to campus."
What are you looking forward to at MU: "I'm excited to compete at the collegiate level, grow as a player, and be a member of a team that pushes each other on and off the court."

#5 | Emma Simpson | Freshman | G | 5'7" | Rockville, Ind. | Rockville High School
Accolades: Three-time Small School All-State ... Three-time All-Conference ... FCA Mental Attitude Award Winner ... MVP Award, Indiana Underclassmen All-Star Game ... Two-time invitee to the Top-100 IHSAA/IBCA Workout ... Top-60 Senior Hoosier Basketball Magazine Invitee ... Two-time sectional champion ... Rockville all-time leading scorer
Why Marian: "I really respect that Marian values the importance of relationships with not only their students, but their student-athletes as well. Marian has strong academic programs that are hard to pass up on, and I'm excited to be in such a supportive community."
What are you looking forward to at MU: "I'm most excited to be a student-athlete because it will allow me the opportunity to represent Marian. Also, who wouldn't want to be coached by THE Suntana Anderson!"

#22 | Violet Shuluga | Freshman | G\F | 5'10" | Milford, Ohio | Milford High School
Accolades: First Team All-Conference ... Two-time All-District honoree ... Two-time Special Mention All-Ohio ... 1000 career point scorer, third all-time in Milford HS history ... School record for single game steals (12) ... National Honor Society member
Why Marian: "Small class sizes, a successful basketball program, and an inviting school culture and community drew me to campus."
What are you looking forward to at MU: "I'm excited to make friendships with my teammates and other athletes at Marian! I'm also excited to play at a high level and compete for conference and national championships."

#42 | Kaelyse Mitchell | Freshman | C | 6'5" | Evansville, Ind. | Evansville Reitz Memorial High School
Accolades: Single season rebound record (500) ... Helped set an Evansville Reitz Memorial single season wins record (18)
Why Marian: I felt at home when I came for my overnight visit, and the team really included me to help me fit in. The campus is also not that far from home, and it gives me a great sense of community.
What are you looking forward to at MU: "I'm looking forward to being a student-athlete at Marian, while being part of a campus community and team that knows how to have fun!"

Marian's 2024-25 schedule will be released in the coming days. Marian will play a full 28-game regular season schedule, which will begin on November 1. 

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