COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce women's basketball team inked three during the initial signing period.
 
In the first signing day under coach Valerie King, the Lions welcome incoming freshmen Makenna Armstrong, Nyaluak Dak, and transfer from Kilgore College, Aaliyah Davis.
 
All three newcomers have signed their National Letters of Intent and will be eligible to play for the Lions in the 2024-25 season.
 
MAKENNA ARMSTRONG
FWD • Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall High School
A 6-2 forward from Rockwall High School … averaged 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks per game in high school career … earned all-district honors and was named Defensive MVP … voted as one of the Top 150 players in the state … part of two bi-district championship teams … competed for BigTyme Prep Academy as well … daughter of Sarah and Justin Armstrong
 
WHY A&M-COMMERCE? "I chose A&M-Commerce because I love the family atmosphere and fell in love with the culture under the new coaching staff. I want to be a part of making history with coach King and wanted to stay close to home."
 
NYALUAK DAK
FWD • Lincoln, Neb.
Lincoln Southeast High School
A 6-2 forward from Lincoln, Nebraska … competed for coach Isaiah Dell at Lincoln Southeast High School … planning to major in psychology … daughter of Nyabuok Thoal and Peter Dak … brother is a freshman on the Colorado men's basketball team
 
WHY A&M-COMMERCE? "Before I even stepped on campus, I knew that A&M-Commerce was going to be the right fit. The relationship I built with the coaching staff and then being on campus and around the players made it even better. I know being at A&M-Commerce is where I'm wanted and I'll be able to reach my full potential academically and athletically with the support and love I need, not only from my teammates and coaches but the community as well."
 
AALIYAH DAVIS
G • El Paso, Texas
Eastwood High School (Kilgore College)
A 5-7 guard from El Paso, having played at Eastwood High School and Kilgore College for two years as well … she has averaged 6.5 points per game in 24 games for the Rangers at Kilgore College … shot 33 percent from the field and averaged 2.5 rebounds per game