Franklin Springs, Ga – Conference Carolinas released their 2025-26 Preseason Coaches' Poll for Women's Basketball earlier this week and the Emmanuel University Lions were picked to finish 8^th out of 16 teams. 
Last season, the Lions finished 12-16 overall, 11-9 in conference action.  

The Lions return 9 players from last year including junior, Naomi Roberts who led the team in scoring last year, averaging 14.7 points per game. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Naomi Roberts |Junior | Cleveland, GA 
Naomi averaged 14.7 ppg and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Lions in 2024-25. She had a career high 32 points at Erskine on 12/14/24 where she was 10-21 from the field and grabbed 10 rebounds. 

Lizzie Teasley | Senior | Covington, GA 
Lizzie was an impact player for the Lions in 2024-25, with a strong three-point shot. She had a season high 12 points on 11/16/24 against Lee where she connected on 4 three-pointers. 

Hannah Harris | Sophomore| Ball Ground, GA
A sophomore guard out of Ball Ground, GA, Harris looks to make an impact in her sophomore season at the point guard position. 

The Lions will open the 2025-26 season on Friday, November 14 at 6PM as they host North Georgia in the Conference Challenge Classic. 

For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.