Providence College Athletics

2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster

Roster

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Payton Dunbar dribbles the ball by a Connecticut defender.
Payton Dunbar shooting a three during a non conference match against Stonehill at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I.
Photo by: Brian Foley for Foley-Photograph
Payton Dunbar shooting a jump shot with a defender on her during a non conference match against Rhode Island at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I.
Photo by: Brian Foley for Foley-Photograph
Payton Dunbar Shooting at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I. during a non conference match against Boston College
Photo by: Brian Foley for Foley-Photograph
Payton Dunbar shoots a jump shot over a Franklin Pierce defender.
Payton Dunbar poses during a photoshoot for the 2025-26 season in uniform, holding a black basketball with a Friar head logo on it and pointing at the camera.
Payton Dunbar poses during a photoshoot for the 2025-26 season in uniform while holding a basketball in front of her.
Payton Dunbar head shot
Jersey Number 21

Payton Dunbar

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Narrows, Va.
  • High School:
    Jefferson Christian Academy
  • Prev School:
    Virginia
  • Instagram:
    Payton Dunbar Marketplace

2025-26 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
• Played in all 33 games with 32 appearances in the starting line-up.
• Averaged 7.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. 
• Recorded double digits in scoring column 10 times.
• Hit a team-best 51 three-point field goals (51-148, .345).
• Her 51 threes are tied for 18th in program history for a single season. 
• One of only 11 players in program history to hit 50-or-more threes in a season (combined to do it 19 times).
• Made 3+ three-point field goals in 10 games.
• Scored a career-high 22 points on 8-14 shooting from the field, including a 5-10 showing behind the arc, vs. Boston College (Nov. 15). Her five threes marked a career high. Also added two assists, one block and one steal.
• Dished a career-high four assists in her debut with the Friars on Nov. 4 against Howard.
• Recorded career-high two steals in three games.
• Named to the Emerald Coast Classic All-Tournament Team.

BEFORE PROVIDENCE:
• Played one season at the University of Virginia (2024-25).
• Appeared in 15 games as a rookie for the Cavaliers.
• Prior to Virginia, she attended Jefferson Christian Academy.
• Averaged 27 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block per game.
• Led her team to a National Association of Christian Athletes Championship (2023).
• Claimed NACA All-Tournament Team honors in 2023 and 2024.
• Earned Max Preps Player of the Year honors (2023).
• Named Independent Division Player of the Year (2024).

PERSONAL:
• Daughter of Amanda and Torrey Dunbar
• Has two brothers, Brody and Spencer
• Management major

HONORS & AWARDS:
• Emerald Coast Classic All-Tournament Team • 2025-26
 

Providence Women's Basketball vs. DePaul
Wednesday, February 18
Providence Women's Basketball vs. Butler
Wednesday, February 11
Providence Women's Basketball vs. Xavier
Sunday, February 08
Women's Basketball vs. St. John's
Saturday, January 31