The 2024-25 season ended at the weekend for the Wayland Baptist University Flying Queens women’s basketball team, after suffering a 78-51 loss to the Raiders of Southern Oregon University in the Second Round of the 2025 NAIA Championships. But the season was a memorable and historic one, for the Queens, and their Saint Lucian star, Megan Nestor.
Although the Queens lost, Nestor gave it everything. The 6-4 pivot from Canaries went 8-17 from the field and 8-10 from the line for 24 points, to go with 13 rebounds, eight on the offensive glass. All three stats represented game highs. She added two steals, a block, and four assists.
This game took her to 430 rebounds for the season, breaking the single-season record of 417 she set just last year. On this pace, she should break the WBU career rebounding record of 1230, set by Sharla Harrison in 140 games from 1985-89. In just 77 games, for the first 14 of which she averaged fewer than four minutes per contest, Nestor already has 875 boards.
“What a season it was. Though I’m disappointed that it has come to an end, I couldn’t be prouder of this team,” said Queens head coach Jason Cooper. “The journey to a 26-5 record and advancing two rounds in the NAIA Battle for the Red Banner was nothing short of remarkable. This group gave everything they had, and when you step back and reflect on the road they travelled, there’s no denying the pride they deserve.
“This season was special in so many ways, and one of the most inspiring stories has been watching Megan’s rise over the last three years. She has gone from unproven to unstoppable, her dominance on the court is unmatched. She’s in the conversation for NAIA Player of the Year and will likely be an All-American once again. In Oregon, she played with every ounce of passion she had, breaking her own single-season rebounding record and leading us with heart and determination.
“This team was more than just a group of players – it was a family. Their journey, their sacrifices, and their victories will be remembered. And while the season may be over, their legacy will live on,” Cooper said.
