Welcome to Meet the Captains, the Women's Basketball Edition. Let's learn more about the 2025-26 captains:
Lindsay Holden,
Taylor Hehnly, and
Emily DuPont
Lindsay Holden – Senior Guard from Cape May, N.J.
Q: How long have you been playing your sport?
A: I have been playing basketball as long as I can remember. I started going to basketball camp when I was 5 years old!
Q: What is your best memory playing your sport before Neumann?
A: My best memory playing basketball was having my dad coach my high school team my senior year. That was the first time in my career where he was my coach!
Q: What does it mean to you to be named Captain?
A: Being named captain means a lot to me. Not only does this mean my coaches and teammates think I am a good leader, but it allows me to motivate the team in different ways. Being a captain doesn't mean being in charge, it means supporting and encouraging each and every player.
Q: What is your major and why?
A: My Major is Marketing. I chose this major because I have always had a passion for brand reputation, and the ins and outs of how exactly to influence consumers to buy your product. I recently began a finance minor, which piqued my interest after learning different financial tactics in some of my other general business classes.
Q: What is your dream job after graduating?
A: My dream job after graduating is to work somewhere in sports marketing. I would love to be involved in social media for NBA teams, or even NFL teams. Working in Social Media has always been an interest of mine, so pursuing that in an area I love would be my dream job!
Q: What is your advice to the student-athletes just starting their collegiate career?
A: It will be over in the blink of an eye, so enjoy every single moment. As cheesy as that sounds it is so true. After these short four years, you will look back and wish you worked harder or did more. You cannot take any moment for granted!
Taylor Hehnly – Senior Guard from Leola, Pa.
Q: How long have you been playing your sport?
A: I have been playing year-round since I was in second grade.
Q: What is your best memory playing your sport before Neumann?
A: Playing AAU. I enjoyed the traveling and the friendships that I created.
Q: What does it mean to you to be named Captain?
A: I appreciate being a leader for this team. I am somebody that they can come to and trust.
Q: What is your major and why?
A: My major is Health Science with an OT track. I picked this major because I've always been good at health. I tore my ACL a few years ago and it solidified my passion for the health field.
Q: What is your dream job after graduating?
A: The job I'm looking to pursue after graduating is pediatric OT.
Q: What is your advice to the student-athletes just starting their collegiate career?
A: Advice I would give would be to work on time management skills. Being an athlete can take up a lot of time with training, practice, games, etc. It sometimes can be difficult to do school and sports. Having good time management will help lead to success in both.
Emily DuPont – 5th Year Forward from Malvern, Pa.
Q: How long have you been playing your sport?
A: I started playing basketball when I was 7 years old, I've been playing basketball for about 15 years.
Q: What is your best memory playing your sport before Neumann?
A: My favorite memory of basketball before Neumann would be my junior year of high school when my team won our conference and got to play in states.
Q: What does it mean to you to be named Captain?
A: Being a captain means so much to me. It's not about the title but knowing that my teammates look up to me, which pushes me to work hard, do my best, and lead by example.
Q: What is your major and why?
A: My major is nursing and I chose nursing because I wanted a career where I can make a difference in people's lives. Nursing allows me to combine compassion with skill, helping others during some of their most vulnerable moments. I am drawn to the responsibility nurses have to not only care for patients physically, but also to support them emotionally and advocate for them.
Q: What is your dream job after graduating?
A: My dream job after graduation would be to go back to school for my doctorate in nurse anesthesia practice (DNAP) and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Q: What is your advice to the student-athletes just starting their collegiate career?
A: My advice to incoming collegiate athletes is to trust the process, put in the work, and prioritize your physical and mental health. Stay present, enjoy the journey, and have fun—because it goes by faster than you think.
