Northern Colorado women's basketball has enhanced its 2024 recruiting class by adding four student-athletes from the transfer portal, head coach Kristen Mattio announced Friday. Silvia Nativi, Julia Riley, Diana Saleh, and Ella Van Weelden bring height and athleticism to the Bears, with Nativi and Saleh each having one year of eligibility remaining, while Riley and Van Weelden have two seasons available.

By the Numbers
  • Silvia Nativi played 33 games, averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
  • Julia Riley participated in 55 games, averaging 6.4 points and 3.7 rebounds in 21 minutes per game.
State of Play
  • Silvia Nativi led her team with 112 assists and was third in rebounds (123) and blocks (12).
  • Julia Riley recorded a career-high 34 minutes played against Omaha and LBSU.
What's Next

The addition of these four talented transfers is expected to bolster the Northern Colorado women's basketball team, enhancing their competitiveness in future seasons.

Bottom Line

Northern Colorado women's basketball has made significant acquisitions from the transfer portal, setting the stage for an exciting and promising future for the team.