Lyon College Women's Basketball
Lyon College (LC) · Batesville, Arkansas · Private nonprofit university
Lyon College Women's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Lyon College who recruit Women's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Lyon College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- lyonscots.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 47% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Lyon College in Batesville.
- Location
- Batesville, Arkansas
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- lyon.edu
About Lyon College Women's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Matt Petersen is the Head Women's Basketball Coach for Lyon College Women's Basketball, verified October 2026. Lyon College (LC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Lyon College is a small private school in Batesville, Arkansas with 659 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Lyon College Women's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Matt Petersen, the Head Women's Basketball Coach. Lyon College has 1 coach for Women's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Matt can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Lyon College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Matt Petersen at Lyon College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MattHow basketball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Lyon College Women's Basketball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Lyon College D3?
Yes. Lyon College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball, in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Lyon College public or private?
Lyon College is a private nonprofit school in Batesville, Arkansas.
What conference is Lyon College Women's Basketball in?
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Lyon College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Basketball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Lyon College Women's Basketball have?
1 coach, led by Matt Petersen, the Head Women's Basketball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Lyon College Women's Basketball?
Matt Petersen is the Head Women's Basketball Coach.
When can Lyon College Women's Basketball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Lyon College Women's Basketball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Lyon College cost?
In-state tuition is $29,900 and out-of-state tuition is $29,900 a year.
What is the Lyon College acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Lyon College Women's Basketball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
