The University of Mississippi Athletics
Christeen Iwuala Named Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game MVP
4/4/2026 | Women's Basketball
PHOENIX – Ole Miss women’s basketball’s Christeen Iwuala secured MVP honors after leading Team Lieberman to a 72-69 victory in the 2026 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game on Saturday morning at Global Credit Union Arena.
Christeen Iwuala is your 2026 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game MVP ??#HottyToddy x #Give pic.twitter.com/zXTmxHwX1s
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) April 4, 2026
Iwuala led all scorers with 15 points on a 71.4 clip from the field, while also adding eight rebounds and two steals. The Rebel senior came out fighting in her All-Star appearance, grabbing the first four points for Team Lieberman.
Christeen with the first four points for Team Lieberman in the All-Star Game! ??
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) April 4, 2026
Watch on ESPN2 ?? https://t.co/HfMWxVVGj4#HottyToddy x #Give pic.twitter.com/zclusbjTNV
Despite a strong start for Iwuala, her performance peaked in the second half where she scored nine points, grabbed six rebounds, had zero turnovers, and made the game-winning free throw.
.@ChristeenIwuala secures the dub for Team Lieberman! ??#HottyToddy x #Give pic.twitter.com/9NxBrJSRZh
— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) April 4, 2026
"The experience was incredible," said Iwuala. "I was honestly surprised by how welcoming and engaged everyone was from the start. It felt like a true team effort, with coaches focused on helping us grow and put ourselves in the best position to succeed. It was a completely different atmosphere from other showcases I’ve attended, and I felt like I was coached really well and able to put my best foot forward."
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