HARRISONBURG, Va. – Hoops season is almost here! That means it's time to introduce the newest members of our basketball programs, starting with the women. Head Women's Basketball Coach Jenny Posey, entering her eighth season leading the Royals, has added six first-years to the roster ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Read on to learn more about EMU's newest women's basketball players:
 
Emma Johnson
Hometown: Burlington, N.C.
High School: Western Alamance
Position: Guard
Major: Recreation & Sports Management
Club:  BBA Nets
Athletic Achievements: 1,000-Point Scorer, All-Conference, N.C. State Champion 2025
 
Why EMU?
"I picked EMU mainly because of the friendly environment and location. The campus is beautiful and is surrounded with kind people."
 
Taylor Linton
 
Hometown: Woodbridge, Va.
High School: Woodbridge Senior
Position: Guard
Major: Pre-Professional Health
Club: CTAB Elite
Athletic Achievements:  Honorable Mention All-District
 
Why EMU?
"The environment was very welcoming and I wanted to be a part of the team and a culture that's so welcoming."
 
Sarah Lynch
 
Hometown: Williamsburg, Va.
High School: Lafayette
Position: Guard
Major: Recreation & Sports Management
Club:  Apprentice Elite
Athletic Achievements: All-District & All-Region 2025
 
Why EMU?
"Love the campus and how everyone here is like a family. It's something I wanted to be a part of."
 
Lauren Mayn
 
Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.
High School: Montgomery Blair
Position: Guard
Major: Public Health
Club:  Future Is Ours Basketball Club
Athletic Achievements:  All-Division First Team, Division Champions, MVP, Montgomery County Senior All-Star
 
Why EMU?
"I chose EMU because as soon as I stepped on campus I felt welcomed by everyone I met, especially Coach Posey and the team. East time I visited, I was more and more sure that I wanted to be here my next four years."
 
 
Anabelle Simmons
 
Hometown: Poquoson, Va.
High School: Puquoson
Position: Guard/Forward
Major: Business/Recreation & Sports Management
Club:  Beach Explosion & Under Armor Elite
Athletic Achievements:  1,000 Career Points, First Team All-Region, Two-time First Team All-District, Scored a quadruple-double in a game as a junior, Second Team All-Region, Second Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-Region (2x), Warwick Holiday Classic Player of the Game (2022), State Champion and State Player of the Year in Soccer, State Runner-Up and Second Team All-State in field hockey
 
Why EMU?
"I chose EMU because of the size of the campus and how nice everyone is. Also because I love the class size and the amount of activities there are."
 
 
Jada Waller
 
Hometown: White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
High School: Greenbrier East
Position: Forward
Major: Nursing
Club:  WV Thunder UA
Athletic Achievements: Two-Time Regional Champions, Sectional Champions, Two-Time First Team All-District, Second Team All-District
 
Why EMU?
"I picked EMU because Coach Posey was very welcoming and it also felt like home. They have a great program for my career path in nursing."

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