There is a lot of excitement in Orem ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Utah Valley women’s basketball team won 19 games in 2024-25, and made it to the WAC semifinals.

Ultimately, Dan Nielson’s crew returns the most of any team in the WAC but will have to replace floor leader Ally Criddle and scoring threat Tahlia White.

Amanda Barcello and Halle Nelson return along with a few others for a team that is experienced and older.

Here is what their head coach had to say.

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