LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Southern College women's basketball has signed three transfers and two incoming freshmen who will join the Moccasins under third-year head coach Megan Dzikas '12 for the 2024-25 season. 
 
"My staff and I worked tirelessly with this incoming recruiting class, and we are thrilled about our newest Mocs," stated Dzikas. "With a balanced class of two freshmen and three transfers, we were able to add size, versatility, and experience that will help us make that jump from last year. Most importantly, this class fits into our competitive and winning culture and we are looking forward to their impact immediately."
 
Lily Randgaard (Oconomowoc, Wis.) - Junior - Guard - 5'11
Transfer from D1 Western Illinois University. Averaged 7.2 minutes for 2.1 points per game (ppg) to total 74 points in two seasons. She combined 41 rebounds, 11 assists, eight blocks, and 14 steals in her two last seasons. Scored a season-high 10 points, going a perfect 4-4 (2-2 3FG) vs Mt. Mercy in the season opener on 11/6/23. Scored eight points on three other occasions and grabbed a career-high 5 rebounds against Hannibal-LaGrange on 11/15/23. Has two years of eligibility remaining.
 
"Lily is able to score from all three levels. Her sharpshooter capabilities will help us to spread the floor even more. She has won wherever she has been and comes from great programs, and we are looking forward to having her experience with us. I am excited to welcome Lily to the Moc family!"
 
Catalina Ion (Bucharest, Romania) - Junior - Forward - 6'0
Transfer from D1 Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Averaged 4.6 minutes, appearing 20 games off the bench. Averaged 1.2 ppg for 22 points, 0.6 rpg for 14 total, 5 steals, and tied her career-high of five boards and six points last season against Slippery Rock on 11/20/23. Prior to her time as a Raider, she competed for the Romanian National Team, averaging 7.0 points and 2.4 rebounds during the FIBA U18 Women's European Challenger tournament. During the 2017-2019 seasons, she was the leading scorer and rebounder. 
 
"Catalina will bring size and shooting to our forward position. We loved her versatility in being able to score in multiple ways. She has played at a very high level at IMG and Wright State and knows her experience will help us. We are excited to welcome Cat to the family."
 
Monica Balistrere (Vienna, Va.) - Junior - Forward - 6'0
Transfer from D1 Binghamton University in Vestal, New York. Balistrere spent one season with the Bearcats, where she earned Dean's List all three years and was a member of the A.D. Honor Roll and the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll. In high school, she averaged 10 ppg, 5 rbg, and 3 apg during her senior year. During the 2019-20, season her team won the 2019 Fairfax Holiday Tournament and finished ranked third in the WCAC. 
 
"Monica is very versatile, being able to play multiple positions at her size. She will help us with her shot-making ability along with her being able to score at all 3 levels. It will be fun to watch her exciting playmaking ability. We are excited to have Monica join us."
 
Nia Blocton (Middleburg, FL) - Freshman - Forward- 6'0
Named Female Three Star Athlete of the Year and was an All-County first-team member from 2021-2024. Averaged 12.6 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.1 assists per game (apg), and 3.1 spg. Finished her career with 1,299 points and 1,268 boards and is currently the record holder for career rebounds. Blocton competed with the MHD Elite club team where she was named the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year. She graduated as an AB Honor Roll student.
 
"Nia brings size and physicality to our post position. Her ability to score in different ways along with her knack for rebounding will certainly help us. Nia's work ethic is unmatched and we are excited to have Nia join our Moc family."
 
Ella Kletti (Dellwood, Minn.) - Freshman - Point Guard - 5'5
An All-Conference and All-State Academic honoree finished the season at the top of the three-point percentage in Mahtomedi girl's history. Finished ninth on the all-time scoring list and sixth in assists. Averaged 12.5 ppg, 3.3 apg, and 3.2 rpg and concluded her high school career as a 1000-point scorer. 
 
"Ella's sharp IQ at the point guard will give us more depth. Her high energy on the court along with her tenacious defense will be fun to watch. Ella is a gym rat; her work ethic sets her apart.  We are happy to welcome her to our program."
 
Florida Southern women's basketball gets the 2024-25 campaign underway on November 8. The Mocs will open the season at home in George Jenkins Field House for the first time in five years as they host the Sunshine State Conference and Gulf South Conference Crossover. The Crossover begins with a neutral site game at 11 a.m. with Rollins College taking on Lee University while FSC will open up facing the University of the Alabama in Huntsville at 1 p.m. on that Friday and conclude the crossover facing the Flames at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 9.