Olivia Pontes Commits to Union College Women's Basketball

Olivia Pontes Joins Union College Women's Basketball

Olivia Pontes has officially committed to Union College, marking an exciting step in her basketball journey. Known for her quick, crafty play as a point guard, Olivia has the ability to both push the pace in transition and slow it down to effectively run her team. With this commitment, she is poised to further her basketball career alongside her academic ambitions.

Olivia, described by her coaches as an awesome kid and a good leader, will be an asset to the Union College women’s basketball team. AUSA Hoops, where Olivia trained before committing to college, is proud to support this new chapter in her path.

Union College Women's Basketball: A Strong Program

Union College, located in Schenectady, New York, fields a competitive women’s basketball team in NCAA Division III as part of the Liberty League. Led by head coach Katie Marcella since 2021, the team has shown consistent improvement and success. In her first season, Marcella led the team to a 13-13 record, the most wins by a first-year head coach in the program's history. Under her guidance, Union achieved a record-breaking 22-6 season in 2025-26, sweeping the Liberty League regular season and tournament titles to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 22 years.

Union College offers Olivia a platform with a solid track record of development and achievement, ensuring she will play in a competitive and supportive environment. Congratulations to Olivia Pontes, her family, and the entire basketball community who have supported her up to this pivotal moment in her career.

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