Spearfish, SD – Black Hills State University head women's basketball coach Mark Nore is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Engesser for the 2020-2021 season.
Engesser will join the Yellow Jackets from the University of Portland where she played her freshman season.

"Engesser is everything we look for in a person and player for our program," said Nore.  "Megan plays with a big motor and is a highly competitive gym rat. She is able to play multiple positions both offensively and defensively which fits our style of play."

A native of Colorado Springs, CO, Engesser had a standout prep career at Colorado Springs Christian School. Over the course of four years she averaged 19.2 points per game, 7.2 rebounds, 4.1 steals, 2.8 assists, and .8 blocks.
Throughout her basketball career Engesser holds two school records by achieving 2,014 career total points and scoring a high of 39 points in a game.  She also holds two state records by accomplishing 105 three pointers in a season and shooting 7-7 from beyond the arc in a game.  Overall, she became the second female student athlete in Colorado history to make over 300 three pointers in a career ending with a total of 305. She was named All-Tri-Peaks Conference First Team four times, All-Area three times, and first team All-State three times. Engesser was also named the Colorado 3A Player of the Year in 2018-19.

Engesser wasn't just an all-star basketball player, she had considerable success on the volleyball court as well. The two year starter lead her team to a Colorado 3A runner-up finish in the state tournament and broke a school record for digs in a match at 40.
Engesser will continue her schooling in math and science education with aspirations to one day be a teacher and coach. The small town atmosphere, coupled with Nore's coaching style, drew Engesser closer to home to continue her basketball career in Spearfish.

"The best thing about Megan is her character and spirit for people which carries over to her game," commented Nore.  "She is a tremendous addition to our Yellow Jacket family, the university and the Spearfish community."