The Wildcats added another veteran presence to the backcourt with the addition of graduate guard
Mia Rivers from Texas A&M-Kingsville. Rivers, a College Station High School graduate, comes to Abilene after four years starring on the court for Kingsville where she holds several school records. The 2023-24 was a banner season for her as she set the school record in assists in a single game (13), assists in a single season (155) and assists in a career (472). At 6.0 assists per game, Mia also led the Lone Star Conference in assists to go along with ranking 3rd in steals at 2.3 per game during her senior season. The three time All-LSC Selection averaged double digit scoring her final two seasons at 10.8 and 10.0 points per game to go along with 5.3 and 5.0 rebounds per game during that span. Some of Rivers accomplishments throughout her her high school and collegiate career include the following.
- TAMUK Career Assist Leader (472)
- TAMUK Single Season Assist Leader (155)
- TAMUK Single Game Assist Leader (13)
- 3X All-LSC Selection
- 2020 State Qualifier at College Station High School
- TGCA All-State & All-Region Selection
- TABC All-State
- District Defensive Player of the Year
- District Newcomer of the Year
- All-Brazos Valley Selection
- McDonald's All-American Nominee
- CSISD Hall of Fame Honoree
"I chose ACU because on my visit and through the recruiting process I felt very valued and at home," said
Mia Rivers when ask about why she wanted to join ACU.
"I am so excited to add a very experienced point guard to round out our spring recruiting class," head coach
Julie Goodenough said. "Mia knows what it looks like to be a vocal leader as well as lead by example. She will be another perimeter scoring threat but also a keen passer and playmaker. Her tenacity on defense will be another welcomed asset."
