The North Dakota State University women’s basketball team takes great pleasure in announcing the addition of Molly Lenz to their 2024 signing class. Lenz, previously with Illinois State, has been lauded by head coach Jory Collins as a “complete player” expected to have a significant impact on the team.
Coach Collins expressed his enthusiasm for Lenz joining the team, stating, “She will play both on and off the ball for us offensively. She has a tremendous feel for the game and makes her teammates better. Molly is an efficient scorer, decision maker, and has great understanding defensively. She is going to be a very good player in the Summit League.”
During her freshman season at Illinois State, Lenz appeared in all 34 games and played a vital role coming off the bench. She made significant contributions to the team’s 22-12 overall record and showcased her skills by averaging 14.1 minutes per game. Lenz also demonstrated her scoring ability by reaching double-digit scoring in 26 of 34 games, including a standout performance where she scored 13 points against Drake on Feb. 10. Additionally, she made valuable contributions with 49 total assists and 33 rebounds.
Prior to her time at Illinois State, Lenz had an impressive senior season at Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota, where she averaged 14.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Her outstanding performance led to her surpassing the 1,000 career points mark and earning an All-State selection in her senior season.
Lenz now joins Claire Stern, Marisa Frost, and Amelia Hobson in the 2024 signing class, adding to the team’s growing roster of talented players.
The Bison had a successful 2023-24 season, achieving the most wins in the NDSU Division I era with a 22-12 overall record. Their performance earned them a spot in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament for the second consecutive year.
The addition of Lenz to the team is expected to enhance the Bison’s competitive edge and contribute to their continued success in the upcoming seasons. The coaching staff and fans alike are eagerly anticipating the impact that Lenz and the entire 2024 signing class will have on the women’s basketball program at North Dakota State University.