By: Jeff Evans, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Western Washington University head women's basketball coach Carmen Dolfo has announced five player additions to the program for the 2026-27 season.
The Incoming recruiting class features three transfers, one prep star and one softball standout that will join six returning players from last year's GNAC championship squad.
The Vikings are coming off a 25-8 record in 2025-26, advancing to the West Regional semifinal of the NCAA Division II Championships. WWU won the GNAC regular season title with a 15-3 conference record.
Here is a detailed look at the incoming class of players set to debut in 2026-27:
ANNALEE CORONADO » Guard » Othello, WA » Central Washington Univ.
Coronado is a transfer from Central Washington University with one year of eligibility remaining … three-year player for the Wildcats appearing in 83 games with 42 starts … during junior season in 2025-26 averaged 9.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game … earned GNAC All-Conference honors as an honorable mention selection … throughout CWU career shot 43.7-percent from the field (230-for-526), 30.5-percent from three-point range (62-for-203) and 78.3-percent from the free throw line (112-for-143) … tied her single-game career high with 24 points in the GNAC semifinal in Carver Gym going 4-for-7 from beyond the arc … prep standout at Othello High School averaging 18.7 points, 3.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game … 2A All-State First Team as a senior in 2023 … All-State Second Team twice, was the CWAC Player of the Year and three-time First Team All-Conference selection.
RACHEL RODERICK » Forward » Sedona, AZ » Azusa Pacific University
Roderick is a 6-2 forward transfer from Azusa Pacific University with two years of eligibility remaining … appeared in 62 career games for the Cougars over two seasons … averaged 6.9 points and 5.48 rebounds in two collegiate seasons at APU … during sophomore season in 2025-26 appeared in 33 games (32 starts) averaging 9.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.4 steals and 1.1 assists per game … recorded seven double-doubles during the season including 30-point, 10-rebound performance vs. Jessup … helped lead APU to the PacWest Championship game and the NCAA West Regional tournament … played at Camp Verde High School and Red Rock High School during prep career … during senior season at Camp Verde averaged 21.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.6 steals and 4.1 assists per game … First Team All-State selection as a sophomore.
SADIE HOLLANDER » Wing » Renton, WA » Hazen & Liberty High School
Hollander is a 6-0 wing that had a standout prep career playing for Hazen High School and Liberty High School … played club basketball for the NW Greyhounds … earned four varsity letters during high school career … as a senior for Liberty HS in 2025-26 earned KingCo All-Conference honors … in three seasons at Hazen she appeared in 35 games averaging 11.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocked shots per game … in her senior season at Liberty she averaged 25.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 5.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
OLIVIA LOOMIS-GOLTL » Guard » Bridgeport, NE » Northern Colorado University
Loomis-Goltl transfers to WWU from Northern Colorado University with two years of eligibility remaining … left-handed 5-10 guard who appeared in 10 games for UNC to begin her collegiate career … standout prep career at Bridgeport High School in Nebraska … averaged 19.5 points per game during her high school career with a 22.4 points per game average during her senior season … across four prep seasons played in 109 games averaging 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.3 steals per game … scored in double-digits in 99 of 109 games with 12 double-doubles … helped lead tea to state tournament all four years, placing in the Final Four each season … Second Team All-Stat award in 2023.
HAILEY RATH » Guard » Eatonville, WA » Eatonville High School
Rath joins the basketball program after a standout four-year career with the WWU Softball team … was a four-time First Team All-GNAC selection and three-time All-West Region award winner, helping lead the Vikings to three GNAC titles and two appearances in the D2 College Softball World Series … was a three-sport athlete at Eatonville High School … scored 1,074 points during her basketball career setting the EHS single-game scoring record with 43 points vs. Clover Park as a sophomore.