Lakewood, CO- As the Cougars head into the 26-27 Basketball season, they welcome 6 new key players for this team. After a record of 7-21 last season, the Cougars look to elevate their play as they continue competition in the RMAC.
#0 Jacy Chandler
Born and raised in Colorado, Jacy Chandler, joins from RMAC competitor Western Colorado University and is excited to start her junior season as a Cougar. Jacy is a powerful 5 '10 guard who had an impressive career in her time at Western playing a total of 451 minutes and showing up largely from behind the arc. A big quote Jacy lives by is "non desistas, non exieris", a message to never give up or surrender. In her high school years, Jacy received all state honorable mention and all conference, the Cougars looking forward to welcoming in such a persistent all around player.
#1 Magnolia Cumming
Hailing from the Great state of Michigan, the 5'4 guard Magnolia Cumming is excited to start her freshman season at CCU. Magnolia shined in high school and had 100 career 3 point field goals, something that's never been done before in her school's history. Listed as a top 25 shooter in Michigan, Magnolia impressively had 52 career 3 pointers, making six 3's in a single game at one point. She would also go on to achieve All Tournament Team from Prep Girls Hoops, 2026 All Conference, and 3x Academic Academic All State. Magnolia lives by the phrase "leave people better than you found them". Cummings has hopes to one day play basketball overseas, so she can see God's beauty in different parts of the world and get to help people in her dream role as a Physical Therapist.
#3 Flora Lukow
Flora Lukow, a senior transfer from Drury University, is excited to continue her career in Lakewood to the next level. Originally from Germany, the 5'7 guard comes overseas, her love for the game inspired by her sister. Flora loves this quote from Michael Jordan "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games... That is why I succeed"; she believes in hard work and will always show that. In her time at LCCC (2024/2025) the team made the first round of playoffs, a huge accomplishment for the program. After college Flora plans to use her business management and marketing skills to get a job.
#5 Joy Beran
Originally from Iowa, Joy Beran transfers into CCU from Bellevue University, excited to start her senior season as a Cougar. The 5'10 small forward has had an impressive college career so far. In her first 2 years she attended Des Moines Area Community College where she made 2x Academic All-Conference, as well as 2nd team All-Conference. In her junior year at Bellevue, she played an impressive season starting in all 27 games, and making great shots from the field. Joy credits her passion for basketball to her mom and older sister, and she chooses to love people and have integrity, as that is the example that has been set her whole life. After college she plans to be an accountant at a bank or small business and have a family all while hoping to live in the country.
#13 Madelyn Roundcount
Madelyn Roundcount, hailing from Iowa, is 5'11 Freshman and truly an all-around player. As a small forward and shooting guard, Madelyn had made her skills known throughout her career making All-State, All-Conference, and All-Tournament teams. Gaining her competitive edge from her parents who both competed in college athletics, Roundcount also puts her trust in the Lord and keeps her favorite verse, Jeremiah 29:11, close to her heart. After college, Madelyn is seeking to put her kinesiology major to work and become an OT, and eventually have a family.
#23 Irene Fernández Pavesio
Irene Fernandez Pavesio, the transfer from Morehead State University enters her senior season with the Cougars. Originally from Spain, Pavesio comes with an impressive track record as a 5'11 forward. In her time at MSU, Irene played 133 minutes, a great defender who was pivotal when shooting from the line. Right when she got to the states her freshman year she knew her hard work had paid off. Irene explained that both her parents played basketball so that formed her love for the sport early on, and now she plays to make her friends and family proud. After college her goal is to enter into the world of European politics putting into practice what she has learned with her pursuit of global studies.
The Cougars kick off their season in Texas, taking on University of Texas at Tyler, with tip-off set for Friday, November 13th at 2:30 MST.
