ECU Women's Basketball Postseason Notes
March 19, 2026 | Women's Basketball
Record
ECU finished 22-10 and 14-4 in American Conference play.
ECU went 13-4 at home, 7-4 on the road and 2-2 in neutral site competition.
22 wins tied the most regular season wins in program history (2013-14).
22 wins are the second most in a program in program history (23 in 1985-86, 2009-10, 2022-23).
14 conference wins are a program record. The previous best was 12 in 1991-92 in the CAA.
ECU won 81 games from 2022-2026, a program record for a four-year period.
ECU finished second in the American Conference in the regular season. It is the eighth time in program history finishing second-or-higher in conference play and the first time since 2012-13.
ECU had been selected seventh in the American Conference Preseason Poll.
ECU has only won one conference title while finishing first or second in a conference (1985 CAA, 1st). On two other occasions, the team reached the championship game. All others fell short of the final game.
With a bye into the American Conference Semifinal, ECU had its 17th semifinal appearance all time.
ECU is 843-735 all time and 109-102 in the Kim McNeill era.
ECU is 128-153 all time against current members of the American Conference.
ECU is now 461-238 in regular season games in Minges Coliseum and 65-35 in the McNeill era.
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Statistics
ECU finished the season first in the American Conference in scoring offense (71.2), free throws made per game (15.25), free throw attempts per game (20.78), turnover margin (+6.19) and turnovers forced per game (21.25)
ECU finished in the top 50 in the NCAA in turnover margin (20th), turnovers forced per game (20th), free throws made per game (21st), free throw attempts per game (30th) and steals per game (40th).
Six ECU players made 15+ threes this season (Barner, Brooks, Fauntleroy, Hearp, Hutton, Rembert). That is a first in program history.
ECU had four players finished the season in double-figure scoring (Fauntleroy, Hutton, Barner, Rembert). It is the seventh time in program history with four players in double figure scoring and the first time since 1992-93.
ECU had four players scored 300+ points for the second time in program history (1981-82). Additionally, Jayla Hearp finished with 297 points.
ECU had seven double-double performances this season, five by Anzhané Hutton and one each by Keanna Rembert and Zaniah Zellous.
ECU shot 73.4 percent from the foul line, making 488 of 665 attempts. This is a program record, besting 2013-14's 72.0 percent.
488 free throws made were fourth most in program history and 664 attempts were the ninth most.
ECU made 186 three point shots this season, tied for fourth most in program history. 610 total three-point attempts were third most in program history.
ECU averaged 71.2 points per game. This is 10th in program history and the most since 2013-14 (72.5).
ECU scored 2,278 total points this season, fifth most in program history.
ECU had 339 steals this season, eighth in program history.
ECU only turned the ball over 482 times this season, tied for the fifth fewest in program history.
Conversely, the team forced 680 turnovers, tied for eighth most in program history.
ECU blocked 132 shots this season, seventh most all time.
ECU recorded 452 assists, the most in a season since 2014-15 (469).
ECU made 10+ three point shots on three occasions, making 11 twice.
ECU made 20+ free throws seven times, shooting over 75 percent from the stripe on each occasion. The team made a season high 26 FTs on 29 attempts (.897) vs. UNC Asheville on Dec. 14. This was the highest percentage on 25+ makes since at least 2000.
ECU forced 20 or more turnovers 20 times.
ECU turned the ball over fewer than 10 times in four games with a low of eight vs. UAB on Jan. 24.
ECU had 15+ steals in seven games with a high of 19 vs. UNCW on Nov. 3.
ECU assisted on 50+ percent of its made field goals 23 times.
27 assists vs. UAB on Jan. 24 were tied for seventh in program history.
ECU attempted 90 shots vs. UAB on Dec. 30, second most FG attempts in a game in program history.
ECU shot 50 percent-or-better in two games.
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Awards
Senior guard Kennedy Fauntleroy was named American Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.
Senior forward Keanna Rembert was named American Third Team All-Conference.Â
Fauntleroy was also named First Team All-Conference, All-Defensive Team and All-Newcomer Team.
She was a unanimous All-Newcomer Team selection.
Fauntleroy is the third individual to win the Defensive Player of the Year award for ECU and in the fifth such instance (Lashonda Monk and Danae McNeal twice each).
ECU has five of the last seven American Defensive Player of the Year awards.
She is ECU's second Newcomer of the Year (I'Tiana Taylor).
She is the second ECU player to win two major awards in the same season (McNeal won DPOY and Most Improved in 2022-23).
She earns ECU's seventh First Team recognition since joining the American and 21st across all conferences.
ECU has now had a First Team honoree in five-consecutive seasons.
ECU has had an All-Newcomer/All-Freshman player in four-straight seasons.
ECU earned four American Conference Player of the Week nods this season, three by Fauntleroy and one by Rembert.
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The McNeill File
Head coach Kim McNeill is now 109-102 in her tenure at ECU.
McNeill has moved to third in program history in career wins, passing Catherine Bolton (108) and Cathy Andruzzi (105) during the course of the season.
McNeill is the fourth coach in program history with multiple 20-win seasons (Cathy Andruzzi, Emily Manwaring, Heather Macy).
ECU did not have a Defensive Player of the Year in the 34 seasons (in which ECU was in a conference) prior to McNeill's tenure and have now had five in seven seasons.
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Miscellaneous
Seniors Jayla Hearp, Anzhané Hutton and Bobbi Smith served as Team Captains.
Pirates Record by Uniform Color: White 15-5 | Purple 5-2 | Black 2-2 | Pink 0-1Â
ECU used the starting lineup of Savannah Brooks, Kennedy Fauntleroy, Jayla Hearp, Anzhané Hutton and Keanna Rembert 24 times.
ECU used six unique starting lineups this season.
ECU had three win streaks of five-or-more games. This had been done just once previously (2013-14).
Six different players led ECU in scoring for a game this season.
Five different players led ECU in rebounding for at least one game.
Seven different players led ECU in assists for at least one game.
ECU went 17-1 when shooting a higher percentage than its opponent.
ECU was 17-1 when scoring more than 70 points in a game.
Eight of ECU's 14 conference wins came after trailing at the half. Additionally, the team won once after being tied at the half (Temple on Feb. 14). 10 of the team's 22 total wins came after trailing at the half.
Individual Notes
Appeared in 31 games.
Made her first career start against Campbell (12/21).
Scored in double figures against UNCW (11/3).
Led ECU in assists in one game.
Had three steals vs. Florida Atlantic (2/17), her first career multi-steal game.
Scored nine points in the regular season finale at Tulsa (3/7), her most since the season opener.
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Started the first 22 games of the season. Played in 31 total with 30 starts.
Missed the Charlotte game due to injury.
Returned to the starting lineup at Tulane.
Scored in double figures 14 times. High of 19 against Tulsa (1/13).
Has dished five assists twice, both against UAB.
Had seven steals in her debut against UNCW — most in a season opener and the most in an ECU debut since Nov. 11, 2016 when Bre McDonald and Kristen Gaffney went for nine and seven steals.
Grabbed season high eight rebounds against UNC Asheville (12/14) and Temple (2/14).
Hit a three in 16 games. Multiple in 10 games. High of four (Tulsa on 1/13).
Also hit her season high seven FG against Tulsa.
Led ECU in scoring once.
Led ECU in rebounding twice.
Finished her career with 1,179 points, 449 rebounds, 232 assists, 183 steals and 41 blocks.
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Appeared in 30 games with two starts.
Made her first career start at Charlotte (1/30).
Scored 30+ points twice.
Season high 32 against Charleston Southern (11/11). 30 against Wofford as well (12/17).
First freshman with multiple 30-point games in program history.
Scored in double figures 13 times. Has scored 20+ four times.
Scored 18 points in the seconds quarter alone against Charleston Southern.
Hit a three in 17 games. Multiple nine times. High of five on 5-10 shooting against Wofford (12/17).
Between 11/16 and 12/30, made 33 straight FTs.
19 points vs. Memphis (2/25) were her most since Dec. 30 vs. UAB.
Led ECU in scoring six times.
Her 83.9 percent (73-87) from the foul line is an ECU freshman record and fourth best in a season overall.
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American Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year | Newcomer of the Year
First Team All-Conference | All-Newcomer (unanimous) | All-Defense.
Is the second player ever to earn two major awards in the same season (Danae McNeal, 2023).
American Conference Player of the Week on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and March 7.
Appeared in every game. Started all but Campbell (12/21).
Scored in double figures 25 times. High of 27 against Temple (1/17).
Scored 20+ five times. 15+ 13 times.
Had six steals three times (most recent at Charlotte). Has had 3+ 14 times.
Had 8+ assists six times. 5+ 13 times.Â
Became the first ECU player with 20+ points, 8+ rebounds and 7+ assists in a game since Jasmine Young went for 21 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists on Jan. 10, 2008 in an overtime loss against UAB.
Became the first ECU player with 20-plus points and seven-plus assists in three consecutive games since Jasmine Young (22/9, 25/7, 25/7) in 2006.
Flirted with a triple double with 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds at Memphis (2/25).
Made a three in 22 games. Multiple 15 times.
Led ECU in blocks with 36.
Led ECU in scoring 12 times.
Led ECU in assists in all but six games.
Finished 31st in the NCAA in steals with 86. Also ninth in program history.
Finished 43rd in the NCAA in assists with 153.
Is the third ECU player ever with 400 points and 150 assists in a season (Sam Jones; Jasmine Young, twice).
First player in program history with 400 points, 150 steals and 80 assists in a season.
Finished her career with 995 points, 309 rebounds, 306 assists, 200 steals and 42 blocks.
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Along with Bobbi Smith is part of the winningest four-year class in program history with 81 wins.
Was the only player to start every game.
Scored in double figures 16 times. High of 18 against South Florida (2/4).
Hit a three in 22 games. Multiple nine times. High of three at North Texas and Charlotte.
Grabbed nine rebounds against Memphis (1/3). 5+ eight times.
Had a season high five steals at Temple (2/14).
Led ECU in scoring three times.
Led ECU in rebounding once.
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11 Amanda Smith
Appeared against Charleston Southern and Hofstra.
Had two assists, one rebound and one steal against CSU.
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14 Bobbi Smith
Along with Jayla Hearp is part of the winningest four-year class in program history with 81 wins.Â
Appeared in 28 games, starting vs. Memphis (2/25).
Scored 5+ points seven times.
Scored a season high eight points against Florida Atlantic (2/17) and Memphis (2/25).
Had three steals twice, most recently vs. Charlotte (2/28).
Finished her career with 306 points, 206 rebounds, 100 assists, 95 steals and 26 blocks.
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19 Amaya Shaw
Appeared in nine games.Â
Scored in four games. High of five against Charleston Southern (11/11).
Grabbed two rebounds against Wichita State (1/10).
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Appeared in 30 games.
Scored in 16 games. High of five against Memphis (1/3).
Grabbed eight rebounds against Old Dominion (11/21). 5+ rebounds eight times.
Had season highs three blocks and three steals against UNCW (11/3).
Notched three steals again at Tulane (2/10).
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22 Anzhané Hutton
Played in 31 games. Started 29. Missed UAB game on 12/30 due to injury.
Scored in double figures 19 times. High of 26 vs. Old Dominion (also career high).
Scored 15+ nine times.
Had five double-doubles.
Finishes with 16 career double-doubles.
Grabbed 7+ rebounds 14 times. High of 14 vs. Rice.
Hit a three in 10 games. High of three against High Point (11/16).
Went for 18 points and 14 rebounds vs. Rice (2/21).
Went for 16 points and 13 rebounds at Memphis for her third-straight double-double.
Tied her career high with five steals vs. Charlotte (2/28).
Led ECU in scoring eight times.
Led ECU in rebounding 16 times, including first six games of the season.
Finished her career with 1,203 points, 859 rebounds, 155 assists, 116 steals and 95 blocks.
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Appeared in three games but did not record a statistic.
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Third Team All-Conference.
American Conference Player of the Week on Jan. 5.
Started all but the Tulsa game before missing the Memphis game (2/25) due to injury.
Scored in double figures in 17 games. High of 27 (career high) against UAB (12/30).
Hit last second game-winner with 2.5 left against UAB (12/30). First game-winning shot with under five seconds for ECU since Amiya Joyner vs. Hampton in 2022.
Had her lone double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds against UAB (12/30).Â
Has six career double-doubles.
Hit a three in 14 games. High of three (UAB on 1/24).
Went 10-10 from the foul line against Memphis (1/3).
Took two key charges in the final minutes at Charlotte (1/30).
Had a season high four assists against Florida Atlantic (2/17).
Led ECU in scoring three times.
Led ECU in rebounding six times.
Finished her career with 1,135 points, 649 rebounds, 132 assists, 104 steals and 44 blocks.
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Appeared in every game with four starts.
Had her first career double-double against Campbell (12/21) in just 17:55 played.
Scored in double figures twice.
Had 10 points and six rebounds against UAB (1/24).
Had nine points and six rebounds against Wichita State (1/27).
Hit one three against Old Dominion (11/21).
Grabbed 5+ rebounds 10 times.
Led ECU in rebounding seven times.
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