Women's Rugby
Lander University
NCAA D2 · Peach Belt Conference · Greenwood, SC
$14.9k
Avg net price
50%
Grad rate
The program
Makayla Lowe Richesin, Head coach · mlowe@lander.edu
Assistants: Ashlyn Gardner · Curt Beccue · Makayla Lowe Richesin · Rorie Bass Foresman
The roster · 2026
Lindsey Pysell
So. · Center
Clinton, S.C.
Willow Armstrong
Fr. · Wing
Easley, S.C.
Morgan Wright
So. · Wing
Travelers Rest, S.C.
Joanna Mora
Sr. · Flanker
Clayton, N.C.
Emma Cook
So. · Fullback
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Lily Venegas
Jr. · Prop
Chapin, S.C.
Lexi Zloba
Fr. · Center
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Kiwi Anderson
Gr. · Wing
Avon, Ind.
Abigail Hales
Fr. · Hooker
Chapin, S.C.
Candace Lynn
Sr. · Prop
Lancaster, S.C.
Nevaeh Quinn
So. · Hooker
Charleston, S.C.
Kaitlyn Ausmus
Jr. · Flanker
Medina, Ohio
Amelia Beasley
Jr. · Prop
Elgin, S.C.
Gwen Orr
Sr. · 8-Man
Evans, Ga.
Haley Nuelken
Fr. · Prop
Chapin, S.C.
Carolina Castrejon-Escobar
Fr. · Center
Chapin, S.C.
Abigail Nix
Fr. · Wing
Duncan, S.C.
Heather James
Jr. · Lock
Bishopville, S.C.
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
In-state prices shown; out-of-state students pay about $9.6k/yr more (public school).
SAT 25-75%
950-1178
Grad rate
50%
Admit rate
81%
Enrollment
3k
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