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West, George, Baymon Earn Big Sky All-Conference Recognition
3/6/2026 1:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FARMINGTON, Utah – Three Bears earned recognition on the Big Sky All-Conference teams, league officials announced Friday afternoon.
Junior forward Tatum West was named to the Big Sky Women's Basketball Second Team All-Conference and also earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team. West has been a key contributor for the Bears all season, making a strong impact on both ends of the floor. She recorded her ninth double-double of the year in Monday's regular-season finale against Montana and enters postseason play nearly averaging a double-double with 10.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Her consistent presence in the paint and on the boards has been a steady force for the Bears throughout the season.
Neenah George and Heather Baymon both received All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Baymon has provided a reliable offensive spark off the bench, averaging 11.5 points per game this season. She also set a new career high with 29 points against Montana earlier in the season.
George has delivered steady and impactful performances throughout the year as well. The sophomore guard is averaging 12.7 points per game and has repeatedly stepped up in key moments, making clutch plays that have helped drive the Bears success this season.
These honors highlight the Bears dedication, hard work, and the strong culture within the program.
BIG SKY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2025-26 INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS
Most Valuable Player – Taylee Chirrick, Montana State
Newcomer of the Year – Kyra Gardner, Idaho*
Defensive Player of the Year – Taylee Chirrick, Montana State
Top Reserve – Debora dos Santos, Idaho
Freshman of the Year – Naomi White, Northern Arizona
Coach of the Year – Arthur Moreira, Idaho*
* Unanimous Selection
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball First Team All-Conference
Taylee Chirrick, Montana State*
Naomi White, Northern Arizona
Kyra Gardner, Idaho
Hope Hassmann, Idaho
Addison Harris, Montana State
Kacey Spink, Idaho State
Tasia Jordan, Idaho State
* Unanimous Member of the All-Big Sky First Team
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball Second Team All-Conference
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Debora dos Santos, Idaho
Kourtney Grossman, Eastern Washington
Ella Gallatin, Eastern Washington
Avery Waddington, Montana
Tatum West, Northern Colorado
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention
Neenah George, Northern Colorado
Antoniette Emma-Nnopu, Weber state
Rubi Gray, Sacramento State
Kyleigh Brown, Portland State
Heather Baymon, Northern Colorado
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball All-Defensive Team
Taylee Chirrick, Montana State (DPOY)
Kacey Spink, Idaho State
Ana Pinheiro, Idaho
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Tatum West, Northern Colorado
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Junior forward Tatum West was named to the Big Sky Women's Basketball Second Team All-Conference and also earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team. West has been a key contributor for the Bears all season, making a strong impact on both ends of the floor. She recorded her ninth double-double of the year in Monday's regular-season finale against Montana and enters postseason play nearly averaging a double-double with 10.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Her consistent presence in the paint and on the boards has been a steady force for the Bears throughout the season.
Neenah George and Heather Baymon both received All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Baymon has provided a reliable offensive spark off the bench, averaging 11.5 points per game this season. She also set a new career high with 29 points against Montana earlier in the season.
George has delivered steady and impactful performances throughout the year as well. The sophomore guard is averaging 12.7 points per game and has repeatedly stepped up in key moments, making clutch plays that have helped drive the Bears success this season.
These honors highlight the Bears dedication, hard work, and the strong culture within the program.
BIG SKY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2025-26 INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS
Most Valuable Player – Taylee Chirrick, Montana State
Newcomer of the Year – Kyra Gardner, Idaho*
Defensive Player of the Year – Taylee Chirrick, Montana State
Top Reserve – Debora dos Santos, Idaho
Freshman of the Year – Naomi White, Northern Arizona
Coach of the Year – Arthur Moreira, Idaho*
* Unanimous Selection
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball First Team All-Conference
Taylee Chirrick, Montana State*
Naomi White, Northern Arizona
Kyra Gardner, Idaho
Hope Hassmann, Idaho
Addison Harris, Montana State
Kacey Spink, Idaho State
Tasia Jordan, Idaho State
* Unanimous Member of the All-Big Sky First Team
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball Second Team All-Conference
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Debora dos Santos, Idaho
Kourtney Grossman, Eastern Washington
Ella Gallatin, Eastern Washington
Avery Waddington, Montana
Tatum West, Northern Colorado
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention
Neenah George, Northern Colorado
Antoniette Emma-Nnopu, Weber state
Rubi Gray, Sacramento State
Kyleigh Brown, Portland State
Heather Baymon, Northern Colorado
2025-26 Big Sky Women's Basketball All-Defensive Team
Taylee Chirrick, Montana State (DPOY)
Kacey Spink, Idaho State
Ana Pinheiro, Idaho
Benthe Versteeg, Sacramento State
Tatum West, Northern Colorado
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action at uncbears.com and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsWBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsWBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsWBB)
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