Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Marquette on February 4, 2026 , Loss , 61, to, 78
Women's Basketball
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Providence College Athletics
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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
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