Career
A highly accomplished post player with championship experience at multiple collegiate levels, Hayenga arrived at USF following a decorated junior college career and a strong Division II season at Augustana. Across her collegiate journey, she has built a résumé highlighted by national championships, All-American honors, and record-setting production.
2025-26 (Senior)
Hayenga appeared in four games for the Cougars, totaling 36 minutes while averaging 9.0 minutes per contest. She scored six points, grabbed four rebounds, and added an assist and a block during limited action.
Her top performance came against South Dakota Mines, where she posted season highs of four points and an assist, while also contributing rebounds and interior presence in the early portion of the season.
2024-25 (Augustana)
In her lone season with the Vikings, Hayenga averaged 11.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while earning Academic All-American honors, continuing her success at the Division II level.
2022-24 (Minnesota West)
Hayenga put together one of the most decorated junior college careers in program history at Minnesota West. She earned NJCAA Division III Player of the Year honors in both seasons, was recognized as both an NJCAA and WBCA All-American, and helped lead the Lady Jays to a national runner-up finish as a freshman before capturing the NJCAA Division III National Championship as a sophomore. She scored more than 1,000 career points and graduated as Minnesota West’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, steals, and blocks.
High School
A multi-sport standout at Worthington High School, Hayenga competed in volleyball, basketball, cross country, and softball. On the hardwood, she scored more than 1,000 career points, averaged 19.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, and earned All-Conference recognition. She was also a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal
Hayenga is the daughter of Craig and Sarah Hayenga and has one brother, Zach.
