Phillips will continue her collegiate career at NCAA Division II's University of Montevallo (Ala.), while Caves will join NCAA Division III's Huntingdon College (Ala.).

Phillips emerged as one of the conference's top perimeter shooters during her two-year career at Coastal. During the 2025-26 season, the sophomore guard led ACCC Division I in three-point shooting percentage at 37.0 percent while appearing in all 29 games and making 29 starts. She averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and a team-best 82.2 percent from the free throw line. Phillips also contributed 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.

Phillips' ability to stretch the floor and provide consistent scoring helped make her one of the most reliable performers in the Coastal Alabama backcourt throughout the season.

Meanwhile, Caves heads to Huntingdon after serving as one of the team's primary offensive weapons during the 2025-26 season. The sophomore guard led the squad in scoring at 10.9 points per game while starting 27 of 28 contests. She shot 41.4 percent from the field, 31.0 percent from three-point range, and 77.9 percent from the free throw line.

In addition to her scoring production, Caves averaged 2.5 assists, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, displaying versatility and impact on both ends of the floor.

The signings continue the tradition of Coastal Alabama student-athletes advancing to four-year institutions and reflect the department's commitment to developing players for success both on and off the court.


 

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