Jocelyn Schiller Leads NDSU Bison Women’s Basketball With High Hopes for NCAA Tournament
Jocelyn Schiller, a pivotal point guard for the North Dakota State (NDSU) Bison women's basketball team, is highlighted as the driving force for an upcoming season marked by high expectations. The team, returning many key players, aims to achieve its…

Fargo Valley City, ND, November 2, 2026 — The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison women’s basketball team is gearing up for an upcoming season with significant aspirations, largely centered on the leadership of point guard Jocelyn Schiller. The team is looking to make history by securing its first NCAA Tournament appearance in the Division I era.
Schiller has been identified as a key player whose performance and leadership are critical to the team’s goals. With many key players returning for the new season, the Bison have a strong core group looking to elevate the program to new heights. The collective experience and talent returning are seen as a strong foundation for achieving their objective of reaching the NCAA Tournament.
The team’s strategy and success are expected to hinge significantly on Schiller’s contributions. Her role as a point guard is pivotal, influencing the team’s offensive flow and defensive coordination. NDSU’s coaching staff and fans alike are anticipating an improved season, with Schiller at the helm. The focus on her improved performance underscores the team’s reliance on her individual capabilities to drive team success.
Achieving a spot in the NCAA Tournament is a long-standing goal for the NDSU Bison women’s basketball program in its Division I history. This upcoming season presents what is viewed as a significant opportunity to realize this ambition, with the team’s roster and key personnel like Schiller appearing well-positioned to challenge for a berth.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Beer on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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