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2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster

1 Faith Yelton

  • Position Guard
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Forest City, NC
  • Highschool Homeschool
  • Major Exercise Science

Biography

2024-25
  • Played in 16 games as a freshman
  • Posted 13 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals
High School
- Was homeschooled where she graduated in 2024
- Got 1st team all-conference through the 2020-2024 seasons, as well as receiving player of the year in 2024 

Personal
- Born 10/13/2005  to Anita and Eric Yelton
- Majoring in Exercise Science

What are your goals for the upcoming season? To become a better player all around, improve our team, and use the sport as an example to others for Jesus. 

What is your favorite thing about SWU? The presence of the Lord is so evident here, as well as the people. 

Why is your sport important to you? It's become a part of who I am. I've been playing since the 5th grade and it has challenged me to become a better person on and off the court. It has also become an outlet for me. 

What is your greatest influence in life? Why? My dad. He is an extremely hardworking individual and always makes time for my family, as well as volunteering to be my coach. He has taught me to work hard, never give up, and always keep pushing!

Where do you want to be in 5 years? In 5 years I would like to be training and developing young athletes, all while bringing them closer to the Lord. 

Do you have a nickname? What is it? Red

How did you get your nickname? I wasn't a fan of "old yeller" so I told my coach to call me "Red". 

Favorite athlete? Michael Jordan 

Favorite Food? Anything Mexican!

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Historical Player Information

  • 1

    2024-25Freshman

    Guard
    5'7"
    1
  • 1

    2025-26Sophomore

    Guard
    5'7"
    1