Coach: Jaynelle Smith (second year).

Conference: MVC Class: C

Last year: 0-13-1

Returning players: Seniors — Trisha Wilson (MF), Hope Dunn (FB), Hayley Choate (G), Abbi Rice (FB), Nicole MacMillan (F), Brooke Taylor (FB);  Juniors — Kennedy Connor (FB/G), Samantha Phinney (G/FB); Sophomores — Shie Smith (F), Molly Glaser (FB)/MF), Matti Rice (MF), Alyxis Torez (FB).

Key losses: Abby Helm (FB/SW), Krissy Doughty (MF), Randy Dennett (FB/G)

Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Samantha Moody (FB/G), Danielle McClure (MF), Fantasia Perez (FB), Sierra Huff (F/MF), Chloe Armillotti (MF), Liz Ward (FB), Pearl Bechard (FB), Madison Moore (MF).

Season outlook: The Ramblers return eight upperclassmen from last year’s team and have a promising group of freshmen coming in. That could help Winthrop make some strides this season.

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