University of Northern Colorado head women's basketball coach Kristen Mattio has added high school student-athletes Louise Dykstra and Claire Fraser to the team. They join fellow signees Neenah George and Olivia Loomis-Goltl. Mattio expressed pride in the versatility and playmaking the new recruits will bring, emphasizing their status as student-athletes and their work ethic. Claire Fraser, a 6-0 guard from Brisbane, Australia, brings a successful prep career with a state championship and national championship medals. Louise Dykstra, a 6-2 forward from Vancouver, British Columbia, has had impressive seasons, averaging 24 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks, and four assists per game as a senior.

By the Numbers
  • Claire Fraser averages 13 points and 6 rebounds per game in the Australian NBL1 competition.
  • Louise Dykstra averaged 24 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks, and four assists per game in her senior season.
State of Play
  • Claire Fraser is currently playing for Ipswitch Force in the Australian NBL1 competition.
  • Louise Dykstra played high school basketball for her father, Coach Simon Dykstra at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary.
What's Next

The addition of these talented freshmen is likely to enhance the team's performance in upcoming seasons, bringing new skills and capabilities to the court.

Bottom Line

The recruitment of Louise Dykstra and Claire Fraser signifies a strategic investment in versatile, skilled players who are expected to significantly contribute to the University of Northern Colorado women's basketball program.