The Muhlenberg women's basketball program has added six new players to its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign, head coach Sadie Nelson announced Wednesday.  

"We are excited to welcome these six outstanding student-athletes to Muhlenberg and our basketball family," Nelson said of the class. "Each of them brings unique strengths to our program, but what they share is a commitment to excellence, a love for the game, and a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. Beyond their accomplishments as players, they are outstanding students and people who embody the qualities we look for in our program. We look forward to helping them grow as students, athletes, and leaders while contributing to the continued success of our program."

The six newcomers are Keira Dougherty, Angela Forese, Maura Jacob, Riley New, Bailee Wolfe, and Jordan Wolfe. It is a guard-laden group, with three listed as point guards (Dougherty, Jacob, and New) and two listed as combo guards (Forese and B. Wolfe).  All six are freshmen from the Class of 2030. 

They will help replace an important trio of seniors from last season: Katie McGrath, Avery McNulty, and Mia Fitzgerald. That group started a combined 62 games (of a possible 75), and all three averaged more than 27 minutes per game to account for three of the top five spots on the team.
  About Dougherty: A torn ACL prior to her junior season didn't stop Dougherty, as she led Crestwood to a District Two title and the PIAA Class 5A semifinals in her senior season. In that final campaign, she was named first-team all-conference for a third time, earned co-player of the year honors, and earned a second-team all-state nod from the PA Sportswriters.   Despite playing only three seasons, Dougherty still totaled 1,025 points and over 200 steals in her career. The Mountain Top native was also a team captain and three-time first-team all-conference nod in soccer, where she recorded 143 career points (54 goals, 35 assists) and helped her school to a Wyoming Valley Conference Championship.
Why Muhlenberg?: "I chose Muhlenberg because Coach gave me a great opportunity to play basketball for her. It is also a great school in a great area with really good food."
  About Forese: Forese was a defensive menace during her time in high school, averaging four steals and two blocks per game to go with 12 points and seven rebounds. She led the conference in steals as a senior and earned all-division honors as a sophomore and as a senior. The guard took home the Shore Conference Hustle Award and was one of the conference's Senior All-Stars. Forese also captained the golf team and was her squad's top seed in high school. After graduation, she hopes to continue into an engineering program and pursue a career in mechanical engineering.
Why Muhlenberg?: "I chose Muhlenberg because it felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus. The women's basketball team truly looked and felt like a family, and I could see myself being part of that culture. The food was definitely a deciding factor as well. I also loved that I could pursue a dual major in physics and mathematics while continuing to play the sport I love."
  About Jacob: A captain and four-year letterwinner in basketball, Jacob focused her efforts on getting her teammates involved and playing stout defense while at Wissahickon High School. She averaged 2.6 assists per game as a senior and more than 1.5 steals per game (SPG) during each of her final three seasons, with a career high of 2.0 SPG as a sophomore. Her future plans include going to post-graduate school and becoming a physical therapist.
Why Muhlenberg?:  "I'm so excited to be joining Muhlenberg! I can't wait to play basketball with the team. The atmosphere on campus and the coaching staff really stood out to me, and I'm looking forward to all the opportunities that await me there."
  About New: New earned all-league honors in three sports while at Fox Lane High School: basketball (once), flag football (once), and cross country (twice). Like others on this list, she made an impact on both sides of the court, finishing her career with 980 points, 500 assists, and 300 steals. She was twice named all-section in basketball and earned all-league honors as a junior. Her future plans include becoming an occupational therapist.
Why Muhlenberg?: "I loved the coaching style and the team chemistry."
  About Wolfe: Bailee Wolfe and her twin sister Jordan helped the Witches to a 26-2 record and a Section 2 Class C title in her senior season en route to an appearance in the state championship game. That campaign earned her a first-team all-star nod from the Wasaren League.  Wolfe averaged 15 points per game and finished with 1,204 points in her career.
Why Muhlenberg?: "I chose Muhlenberg because as soon as I stepped on campus, it felt like home!"
  About Wolfe: Like her twin sister, Bailee, Jordan was a key senior on a Witches team that finished with a 26-2 record, a Section 2 Class C title, and an appearance in the state championship game. That 2025-26 season nabbed her a first-team all-star nod from the Wasaren League. She scored over 1,000 points in her career and averaged 15 points, 5 rebounds, and two assists per game.
Why Muhlenberg?: "I chose Muhlenberg because it was a perfect fit for basketball and for my future."


Stay tuned to muhlenbergsports.com and our social media channels throughout the summer to learn about all of the newest Mules!