Xavier University Athletics
2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster
Ward, Bella

Jersey Number 22
Bella Ward
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-11
- Hometown:
- Blacklick, Ohio
- High School:
- Gahanna Lincoln
Bio
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2022-23, 2023-24 All-BIG EAST Academic Team
SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
Did not see action.
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
Played in five games as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a four-year varsity letterwinner… also competed in track and field… was the Ohio Cardinal Conference 'Player of the Year' in 2020-21… was named to the All-OCC First Team in 2020-21… led her team to a OHSAA District Championships in 2019… has led her team to a 50-21 overall record since 2018… led her team to back-to-back OCC Titles (2019-20, 2020-21) with a 22-1 record in conference play… played for AAU Ohio United.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Bruce and Meghan Ward... mother, Meghan, was a swimmer at Fairmont State… father, Bruce, played basketball at Fairmont State... an English major.
2022-23, 2023-24 All-BIG EAST Academic Team
SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
Did not see action.
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
Played in five games as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a four-year varsity letterwinner… also competed in track and field… was the Ohio Cardinal Conference 'Player of the Year' in 2020-21… was named to the All-OCC First Team in 2020-21… led her team to a OHSAA District Championships in 2019… has led her team to a 50-21 overall record since 2018… led her team to back-to-back OCC Titles (2019-20, 2020-21) with a 22-1 record in conference play… played for AAU Ohio United.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Bruce and Meghan Ward... mother, Meghan, was a swimmer at Fairmont State… father, Bruce, played basketball at Fairmont State... an English major.
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Lucía Martínez López
Tuesday, September 23
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Denise Neves
Saturday, September 20
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Payton Richards
Friday, September 19
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Penda Dieng
Monday, September 08