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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Longhorn women's basketball loses talented guard in the transfer portal
Longhorn women's basketball loses talented guard in the transfer portal Following a career year, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda has found a new home Former Longhorn guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda has found a new home after a career year. The South Dakota native committed to Vanderbilt after entering the transfer portal. She will take her talents to SEC rival Vanderbilt as she looks to build on her Junior campaign. In her final season as a Longhorn, Mwenentanda averaged 5.6 points and 2.9 points a game. She saw an increase in playing time and scored in double-figures in eight games. Her best game came in the second round of the NCAA tournament against Illinois when she scored a career-high 19 points. As Mwenentanda prepares for a new chapter, she leaves a memorable legacy in Austin. She appeared in 103 games for the Longhorns, earning 18 starts and scoring 470 total points. With her in the mix, Texas was able to advance to the Final Four for the first time in over 20 years last season. Mwenentanda will join a Vanderbilt team coming off a 22-11 2024-2025 campaign. The Commodores were able to make it to the NCAA Tournament, where the Oregon Ducks eliminated them in the first round. With a more experienced roster, they hope to make a deeper playoff run this upcoming season. That is where Mwenentanda comes in. She knows what it takes to win at a high level and in a competitive conference. With Mwenentanda on the roster, Vanderbilt has another experienced veteran to turn to. If Mwenentanda can build on her success from last year, then the Commodores will be in good hands.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Texas women's basketball: Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda finds a new home in transfer portal
Former Texas women's basketball guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda has reportedly found a new home. In April, the rising senior shocked some when she entered her name in the transfer portal after playing a big role for the Longhorns in their 2025 Final Four run. According to Mwenentanda will play at Vanderbilt. Advertisement The news comes a day after head coach Vic Schaefer said during the SEC spring meetings that he was unsure why Mwenentanda decided to transfer but believed she wanted a bigger role. More: Texas women's basketball: It's been a busy offseason so far. Are the Longhorns better off? Due to injuries to the Longhorns' squad, Mwenentanda started 15 games of her 37 appearances and had a career-high 19 points against Illinois in the NCAA Tournament second round. She scored in double figures in eight games. She appeared in 103 games, started in 18 and left Texas with 470 points. She joins a few others who've left the program while retaining eligibility: Jordana Cordio transferred from Texas to Seton Hall; Abbie Boutilier transferred to EIU; Laila Phelia transferred to Syracuse. Advertisement Mwenentanda joins a Vanderbilt squad that burst onto the scene last season thanks to the efforts of freshman Mikayla Blakes. The Commodores finished 22-11 for eighth in the SEC, but they lost 77-73 to Oregon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Access all of our best content with this tremendous offer. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda transfers from Texas to Vanderbilt
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda enters transfer portal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls native Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. She played three seasons with Texas and started 15 games this year while averaging a career best 5.6 points per game in 17 minutes of action a night. The Longhorns were a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament this season and reached the Final Four, where they lost in the national semifinals to South Carolina. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda heads to Final Four
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (KELO) — Sioux Falls native Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda is on her way to Final Four after top-seed Texas defeated No. 2 TCU 58-47 Monday night in the Elite Eight. The guard scored four points in 26 minutes of action while getting her second career start in the NCAA Tournament. This marks Texas' fourth Final Four appearance and first since 2003. The Longhorns will meet reigning national champion South Carolina in the national semifinal Friday night. The national championship game is Sunday afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mwenentanda, Texas advance to Elite Eight
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (KELO) — Sioux Falls native Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda and the Texas Longhorns are onto the Elite Eight in the women's NCAA Tournament. The top-seeded Longhorns defeated five-seed Tennessee 67-59 in the Sweeet 16 on Saturday. The junior guard from Washington High School scored five points while playing 21 minutes in her first career NCAA Tournament start. Mwenentanda and Texas will take on two-seed TCU for a spot in the final four Monday night at 6 p.m. CT. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
