Seattle Pacific senior guard Layne Kearns earned a spot on the GNAC Women’s Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team for the second straight year. The returning Honorable Mention selection averaged 12.9 points and 5.7 rebounds last season as the Falcons prepare for a 2026-27 campaign.

By the Numbers
  • 12.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in 2025-26
  • 716 points and 370 rebounds across 76 career games
  • 32 points in a career-high performance against Alaska Fairbanks
Yes, But

Kearns enters the season with individual recognition, while GNAC coaches picked Seattle Pacific to finish ninth in the conference.

What's Next

The Falcons begin play in November and open at home Dec. 3 against Central Washington.

Bottom Line

Kearns gives SPU an experienced, productive leader as it looks to outperform its preseason conference ranking.