Xavier University Athletics

Women’s Basketball Adds Mariyah Noel to 2025-26 Roster
04.28.25 | Women's Basketball
The forward joins the Musketeers from Ole Miss
CINCINNATI - Xavier head women's basketball coach Billi Chambers has added Mariyah Noel to the 2025-26 roster. The 5-foot-11 guard joins the Musketeers from Ole Miss.
"Mariyah is a tremendous addition to our team," said Chambers. "She is a relentless competitor, elite defender and fits perfectly into the up-tempo style that we are striving for. Her impact on our program will be immediate. Xavier Nation is going to love her!"
Noel played in 36 games across two seasons with the Rebels. She helped the team post a 46-20 (22-10 SEC) record. Ole Miss advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24 and played in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2024-25.
The Kansas City, Kan., native scored 66 points and grabbed 40 rebounds for the Rebels. She added 18 assists, 12 blocks and five steals.
"Mariyah is a tremendous addition to our team," said Chambers. "She is a relentless competitor, elite defender and fits perfectly into the up-tempo style that we are striving for. Her impact on our program will be immediate. Xavier Nation is going to love her!"
Noel played in 36 games across two seasons with the Rebels. She helped the team post a 46-20 (22-10 SEC) record. Ole Miss advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24 and played in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2024-25.
The Kansas City, Kan., native scored 66 points and grabbed 40 rebounds for the Rebels. She added 18 assists, 12 blocks and five steals.
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