ACU Women’s Basketball Signs Four Student-Athletes in Class of 2027

ABILENE — Abilene Christian women's basketball signed four student-athletes from the high school ranks on Wednesday's National Signing Day. Guards Riley Segura and Wynn Thorne are Texas natives, while forwards Adriana Radinovic and Tyson Woolsey are Oklahoma products that put pen to paper to join the Wildcats.

Following back-to-back 20-plus-win seasons with trips to the WNIT Super 16, ACU is 2-0 to begin the 2026-27 campaign. Head coach Julie Goodenough is in her 15th season at the helm of the Wildcats, who were voted the preseason favorites in their debut season in the United Athletic Conference.

"I appreciate the relentless work by my staff in helping to secure what could be one of the best recruiting classes our program has seen!" Goodenough said. "This 2027 class includes a selfless playmaking point guard, a prolific scoring wing, an athletic rim-to-rim, versatile forward and a tough-nosed anchor in the paint.

"Not only is this class talented on the court, but they will also have an immediate presence on our campus with their amazing personalities, smiles and impeccable character. Wildcat fans, get ready to welcome this group and cheer them on in Moody Coliseum! I cannot wait to be their next head coach!"

Adriana Radinovic / Forward / Knin, Croatia / Edmond North HS (OK)

Radinovic competed at Deer Creek High School in Edmond, Okla. for three seasons before transferring to Edmond North for her senior year under head coach Pete Papahronis. The forward averaged 21.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game as a junior to earn 6A District 2 Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-District honors.

"It's more than just a game — it's about the people, the purpose and the place," Radinovic said. "My goal has always been to play basketball at the next level, and now it's reality. I'm unbelievably excited for this next step at ACU with amazing coaches and teammates. I am so grateful for everyone who got me to this point in my career, and I am beyond ready to call ACU home."

Radinovic added First Team All-Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference accolades and landed on the TMC All-Oklahoma Junior Girls Second Team in 2026. As a sophomore in 2025, she took home All-6A District 2 First Team accolades.

"We are excited to add Adriana and her versatile skill set to our team!" Goodenough said. "She fits a need that we have in adding a player who can assume duties at both the 4 and 5 positions. She has good hands and length, is an aggressive shot blocker and rebounder and runs the floor so well. Adriana is a highly-competitive player who impacts winning in multiple ways. Her consistent work ethic and desire to improve, combined with her commitment to her teammates, are intangibles that set her apart."

Radinovic began her high school career with Freshman of the Year distinction in both 6A District 1 and the COAC. She was tabbed All-District Honorable Mention. Radinovic also competed in track and field.

"I always knew that Adriana was a good player from coaching against her," Papahronis said. "But now that I am coaching her, I realize not only is she a good player, but a good, quality person. She has come into our program and has been very humble and very coachable and wants to learn our philosophy of offense and defense. She is a student of the game and wants to learn and get better every day.

"Adriana fits exactly into the culture that we have, and she has been a blessing to coach. She is already a high-quality player who will continue to improve every year. Abilene Christian is going to love her!"

Riley Segura / Guard / Panhandle, Texas / Panhandle HS

Segura was the lifeblood of the Pantherettes on their way to a 2A Division I state title and a 37-1 record in 2026. The point guard was named to the All-Tournament Team and earned MVP honors in the championship game with 19 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Segura averaged 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game as a junior while scoring at a .473 clip.

"I chose ACU because I felt like it was the best place for me to grow not only as a basketball player, but also as a person," Segura said. "Basketball has always been a huge part of my life, and I wanted to go somewhere that would push me to be the best version of myself both on and off the court. ACU gives me the opportunity to compete at a high level while also getting a great education and growing in my faith.

"I really liked the coaches and the culture they have built here, and I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. Coming from a small town, I've always been taught the importance of hard work and never giving up, and I feel like ACU represents a lot of those same values. I'm excited to keep learning and getting better every day, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to represent ACU as a student-athlete."

Segura powered Panhandle to undefeated district titles in the past two seasons and a 31-4 record in 2025. As a junior, she was tabbed the TABC 2A Player of the Year with All-State and All-Region accolades. She was recognized as the THSCA 2A Super Elite Team MVP. Panhandle is the second-ranked team in Texas this season under coach Rob Schmucker.

"Signing a scoring point guard from a successful high school program was essential in this 2027 class," Goodenough said. "It has been so fun watching Riley mature and become more skilled over the past few years while leading her team as an extension of her head coach. She has amazing court vision, is a great passer and can score from the three-point line as well as create shots in the paint. Riley is an outstanding player who combines talent, toughness and an exceptional understanding of the game. She makes the environment fun and helps everyone around her be the best version of themselves."

Segura added TGCA All-State and All-Star distinction and was the District 2-2A MVP in 2025. Her aunt, Angie Jo Hermesmeyer, played basketball at Texas from 1993-97.

"A great point guard doesn't just run the offense; they are the heartbeat of the team," Schmucker said. "True leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the gym; it's about holding the huddle together when things get chaotic and making everyone else on the floor better. Abilene Christian is adding an elite floor general, but more importantly, they are adding a culture-builder and a leader by getting Riley."

Wynn Thorne / Guard / Austin, Texas / Westlake HS

Thorne guided Westlake to the 6A Division II state championship game as a junior in 2026. The Chaparrals captured the District 26-6A title in Texas' largest classification in each of Thorne's first three seasons, with the guard earning All-District honors each year along the way. Westlake is the second-ranked team in the state this season under coach Vicki Benson.

"Being able to play basketball at ACU means so much to me," Thorne said. "Growing up, playing college basketball was always the dream right in front of me, and now being able to play at a place like ACU is a dream come true. The coaches, players and the culture they have built are something completely unmatched, and I absolutely cannot wait to be there!"

Thorne collected First Team All-District accolades last year and was named to the Austin American-Statesman's All-Central Texas Third Team. She averaged 11.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game as Westlake won its first 40 games of the season. Thorne was a First Team All-District 26-6A selection in 2025 as the Chaparrals made another undefeated run through district play.

"Over the past few seasons, we have watched Wynn grow physically and flourish in leadership and confidence as she has become an integral part of the success at Westlake," Goodenough said. "Wynn is an exceptional offensive player who can drain threes and, with her length and toughness, finishes strong around the rim. She has a natural ability to create scoring opportunities for herself and others. Quite the competitor, Wynn is a good decision-maker and can elevate the play of those around her. Bringing great energy and a natural positive attitude, we believe Wynn will make an immediate impact in the locker room in fostering our Team First Wins culture."

A four-year varsity letterman, Thorne gathered Honorable Mention All-District 26-6A distinction as a freshman in 2024. She is an Academic All-State honoree and volunteers with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Thorne follows in the footsteps of her mother, Tracy Thorne, who played college basketball at Texas.

"I'm so proud to have been able to coach Wynn for the last three years and now going into her senior year," Benson said. "The amount of growth I've seen in her as a player and as a person has been an incredible opportunity for me. She has shown great courage in many decisions that she has had to make along the journey, and I could not be prouder of her for choosing her next home at Abilene Christian University."

Tyson Woolsey / Forward / Broken Bow, Okla. / Broken Bow HS

Broken Bow clinched a district title with a berth in the state tournament last season with Woolsey leading the way. The forward reached 1,000 career points during her junior campaign and was a 4A All-State Honorable Mention by The Oklahoman after averaging 13.5 points per game in 2026 under coach Toby Bean.

"I am so overwhelmed with gratitude knowing that ACU is my future home!" Woolsey said. "This opportunity is such a privilege, and it means so much to me. I'm so excited to be a part of the women's basketball team. The coaches and players are joys to be around, and I can't wait to experience so many new things with them!"

Woolsey is just as talented off the hardwood as the back-to-back District 6-4A Pitcher of the Year for the Lady Savages' softball team. Broken Bow clinched an undefeated district crown and rallied to the state semifinals as the No. 4-ranked team in Oklahoma.

"Tyson is a complete team player who understands that success is more than individual statistics," Goodenough said. "She competes, leads and consistently puts her team first. We love that Tyson has had a great high school career as the starting pitcher for her softball team. She has embraced the opportunity to lead two different teams and made a commitment to lead by example daily. Tyson is a tough-minded post player who uses her size and strength to own the paint. She can also score from the perimeter, which will help to stretch the defense."

Woolsey ranks within the top 10% of her class and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is involved in Student Council and First Baptist Church Broken Bow. Woolsey's father, Ryan Woolsey, coaches the Broken Bow boys' basketball program and played collegiately at Samford and Southeastern Oklahoma State.

"Tyson is the player everyone wants on their team," Bean said. "Tyson is not only one of our better players, but she is one of the hardest-working individuals I have ever had the pleasure to coach. But what really stands out about her is the person she is, not the basketball player. Tyson is always willing to do or help whenever needed and wants to help others. ACU is not only getting a great basketball player, but also a great person to represent their program the right way."

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