Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball
Lees-McRae College (LMC) · Banner Elk, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Lees-McRae College who recruit Women's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Lees-McRae College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Conference Carolinas
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- lmcbobcats.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
- 42% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk.
- Location
- Banner Elk, North Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- lmc.edu
About Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Lauren Galvani, the Head Women's Basketball Coach, leads the Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Lees-McRae College (LMC) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball as a member of the Conference Carolinas. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. Lees-McRae College is a small private school in Banner Elk, North Carolina with 910 undergraduates, a 77% acceptance rate and an average net price of $26,009 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Lauren Galvani, the Head Women's Basketball Coach and Margaret Harvey, the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Lees-McRae College has 3 coaches 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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Lauren 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 Lees-McRae College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Lauren Galvani at Lees-McRae College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Lees-McRae College D2?
Yes. Lees-McRae College competes in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball, in the Conference Carolinas.
Is Lees-McRae College public or private?
Lees-McRae College is a private nonprofit school in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
What conference is Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball in?
The Conference Carolinas.
Does Lees-McRae College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Basketball?
Lees-McRae College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball have?
3 coaches, led by Lauren Galvani, the Head Women's Basketball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball?
Lauren Galvani is the Head Women's Basketball Coach.
When can Lees-McRae College Women's Basketball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. 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 Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College cost?
In-state tuition is $30,500 and out-of-state tuition is $30,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,009.
What is the Lees-McRae College acceptance rate?
77% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Lees-McRae 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.
