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Women’s basketball announces additions to program

WORCESTER, Mass. — Holy Cross head women's basketball coach Candice has announced the addition of two student-athletes to the program. Emma Lizotte (Quinnipiac) and Colleen Phiri (George Washington) will arrive on The Hill for the 2026-27 campaign, joining fall class of 2030 signees Abby Casper (Cromwell, Conn.), Camden Epstein (Wyckoff, N.J.) and Maddie Provost (Albion, Maine).

"We are so excited to add Emma and Colleen to our team, " said coach Green. "Emma brings a championship mentality from Quinnipiac that pairs with a strong work ethic and dedication to her craft. Her ability to pass, make reads and play inside and out will compliment our system. Colleen brings a dynamic skill set especially on the offense end. Her scoring ability, physicality and effort on the boards makes her such a crucial piece to our team."

Take a closer look at the newcomers below:

Emma Lizotte | F | 6-3 | Saco, Maine | Thornton Academy | Quinnipiac
  • Transfer from Quinnipiac where she played for two seasons
  • Played in 30 games off the bench
  • Averaged 2.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game
  • Ranked second on the team with eight blocks
  • Scored a season-high eight points against Fairfield (Feb.14)
  • Grabbed a season-high eight rebounds against Canisius (Feb.5)
  • Attended Thornton Academy, where she played basketball and volleyball
  • Averaged 17.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 assists per game
  • Two-time First Team All-Conference Honors (2022,2023)
  • Mom, Tracy, played basketball at Southern Maine
Colleen Phiri | G | 5-11 | Haverhill, Mass. | Tilton School| George Washington
  • Transfer from George Washington where she played her freshman season
  • Appeared in 29 games, making four starts
  • Averaged 4.7 points and 2.2 rebounds per game
  • Put up 18 points, five rebounds and two assists vs. UDC in her collegiate debut (Nov. 3)
  • Posted 11 points at Longwood (11/17/25)... Recorded 13 points vs. Morgan State (Nov. 23)
  • Notched 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor off the bench vs. Northwestern (Dec. 21)
  • Grabbed a career-high six rebounds at St. Bonaventure (Dec. 31)
  • Scored 10 points on 4-5 shooting from the floor off the bench vs. George Mason (Jan. 11).
  • 1,000-point scorer at Tilton School during her prep career
  • Named the Team MVP during her junior and senior seasons
  • Helped lead the program to National Prep School Championships in 2024 and 2025
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