The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of seven student-athletes for their 2026 signing class. The class is the largest of Head Coach Natalie Moynihan’s time as head coach and the largest for the program since signing seven in 2022. The Golden Eagles signed Cairin Berger (G, 5-9, Esko, Minn./Duluth Marshall H.S.), Chloe Boll (G, 5-9, Crookston), Hanna Bultman (F, 6-0, Oak Creek. Wis./St. Thomas More H.S.), Maggie Hydes (F, 5-11, Louisville, Ky./Homeschool/LKY Athletics), Lexi Lamppa (G, 5-8, Eveleth/Rock Ridge H.S.), Maija Lamppa (G, 5-8, Eveleth/Rock Ridge H.S.), and Lexi Mahlen (F, 6-0, Fosston).
The Golden Eagles are currently in their third season under Coach Moynihan. Minnesota Crookston is coming off a 9-20 mark last season and have started this season 1-3 and 0-1 in the NSIC.
Cairin Berger (G, 5-9, Esko, Minn./Duluth Marshall H.S.)
Berger averaged 14 points per game at Duluth Marshall H.S. She was an All-Lake Superior Conference Second Team pick. Berger is closing in on 1,000 points at Duluth Marshall H.S. She competed for Esko H.S., before making the move to Duluth Marshall. She was a First Team All-Conference pick as a freshman.
She is the daughter of Matthew and Trish Berger. Her brother Cuinn plays for the Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team. Her brother Camden played at Fond du Lac Tribal Community College.
“Cairin is a strong and dynamic wing who can score at all three-levels,” Moynihan said. “She’s tough as nails and her ceiling is so high! We are so thankful Cairin is a Golden Eagle!”
Chloe Boll (G, 5-9, Crookston, Minn./Crookston H.S.)
Boll has been a two-year captain for Crookston High School. She averaged 18 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game as a junior…Boll earned Academic All-State for basketball, and was an All-Northwest Conference selection.
She is the daughter of Bryan and Melissa Boll. Boll plans to major in exercise science. Her brother Ethan plays football at North Dakota. Her Dad Bryan played football at Concordia College. She has a cousin Mollie Rupp, who plays volleyball for Minnesota Duluth. Her cousin Bailey Rupp is committed to play hockey at Minnesota Duluth. Her aunt Jenny Boll played basketball at North Dakota.
“Chloe joins us from just across town where she will rejoin her high school teammate Halle (Winjum).” Moynihan stated. “Chloe brings a toughness and strength to our swing position and we are excited to welcome her “home’!”
Hanna Bultman (F, 6-0, Oak Creek, Wis./St. Thomas More H.S.)
Bultman was a WBCA Honorable Mention All-State pick in basketball as a junior…She earned First Team All-Metro Classic Conference, and was runner-up for Player of the Year…Bultman was Second Team All-Conference for volleyball. As a senior, she was named Honorable Mention All-Conference for volleyball. As a sophomore, Bultman was named Honorable Mention All-Metro Classic Conference for basketball and volleyball. In ninth grade, she was named Honorable Mention All-Conference for basketball and volleyball. She tallied 20.0 points per game, and shot 50.1 percent from the field as a junior. Bultman also notched 8.2 rebounds per tilt.
She is the daughter of Craig and Alicia Bultman.
“Hanna is a very athletic forward who can score at all three-levels,” Moynihan stated. “Her ceiling is extremely high and we can’t wait to coach her!”
Maggie Hydes (F, 5-11, Louisville, Ky./Homeschool/LKY Athletics)
Hydes attended homeschool, but has competed for the LKY Saints, a competitive sports program for homeschool athletes in Louisville. She has been a three-year team captain. Hydes helped the Saints to the East Coast National Championship for homeschools in 2025. They were also ORHC Conference Tournament Champions.She was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Hydes plans to major in exercise science. She is the daughter of Missy and Sonny Hydes. She previously attended traditional school but made the move to homeschool.
“Maggie comes to us all the way from Kentucky,” stated Moynihan. “She is a dynamic forward that provides length and athleticism at our stretch position. We are thrilled to have Maggie as a part of our family!”
Lexi Lamppa (G, 5-8, Eveleth, Minn./Rock Ridge H.S.)
Lamppa earned All-Lake Superior Conference honors in basketball and cross country. She is a two-time state qualifier in basketball and cross country. She is joining Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball alongside her twin sister Maija Lamppa. She averaged 19.8 points per game as a junior at Rock Ridge H.S. She was a teammate at Rock Ridge of current Golden Eagle Anna Westby.
She is the daughter of Josh and Stacie Lamppa. Her father Josh Lamppa played baseball at College of St. Scholastica. Her sister Ella Lamppa played tennis at Wisconsin-Stout. Her sister Emma Lamppa plays basketball at Hamline. Her aunt Jen Waldorf played basketball at St. Cloud State and Montana State University-Northern.
“Lexi is one of the most versatile point guards in the state,” Moynihan said. “Her footwork and ability to score in the midrange, pass and read defenses fits perfectly into our system. We are so excited to have Lex join our family!”
Maija Lamppa (G, 5-8, Eveleth, Minn./Rock Ridge H.S.)
She was an All-Lake Superior Conference pick. Lamppa helped Rock Ridge H.S. to two sixth-place finishes, and two Section Championships. She has served as a basketball captain. Lamppa joins her twin sister Lexi as signees for the Golden Eagles. She was a teammate at Rock Ridge of current Golden Eagle Anna Westby.
She is the daughter of Josh and Stacie Lamppa. Her father Josh Lamppa played baseball at College of St. Scholastica. Her sister Ella Lamppa played tennis at Wisconsin-Stout. Her sister Emma Lamppa plays basketball at Hamline. Her aunt Jen Waldorf played basketball at St. Cloud State and Montana State University-Northern.
“Maija is a very dynamic guard who can score at all three-levels,” Moynihan remarked. “She has great footwork and has the ability to affect the game on both ends of the court. We can’t wait to coach Maija!”
Lexi Mahlen (F, 6-0, Fosston, Minn./Fosston H.S.)
Mahlen is a two-time All-Pine to Prairie Conference pick in volleyball. She is a three-time All-Conference selection in basketball. Mahlen earned three All-Conference picks in softball. She was a Conference MVP in softball.
She is the daughter of Nate and Rochelle Mahlen. Mahlen joins her sister Brynlea Mahlen, who is on the Golden Eagle women’s basketball team. Her mom Rochelle played volleyball and softball at Jamestown. Her dad Nate Mahlen was an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team from 2007-23, and is currently an assistant athletic director at Minnesota Crookston.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lex to our Golden Eagle family where she will join her sister Bryn!,” Moynihan said. “Lexi is a dynamic big who can post, rebound and shoot the three. We’re excited to see what she can provide for us once she gets healthy!”
