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Gonzaga women's basketball welcomes Ines Bettencourt back after eligibility ruling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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Summary

Gonzaga women's basketball has welcomed back Ines Bettencourt for the 2026-27 season following a recent NCAA eligibility ruling. Bettencourt, a graduate, challenged her eligibility status and received a temporary restraining order to compete again. The Zags are preparing for the new season with a strong roster that features ten returners, including five starters. While Bettencourt's eligibility is not officially confirmed until a hearing on October 20, the team is training as if she will be available for the entire season.

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•Ines Bettencourt returns to Gonzaga after graduating last spring.
•She received a temporary restraining order for immediate eligibility.
•Gonzaga has ten returning players, including five starters.
•A preliminary hearing will determine Bettencourt's eligibility on October 20.
•Coach Lisa Fortier expresses optimism about Bettencourt rejoining the team.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Experienced Gonzaga women return Ines Bettencourt after court ruling: 'It's a new energy'

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Sep. 30—Expectations are going to be high for the Gonzaga women's basketball team in 2026-27. A late addition to the roster now may blow those expectations through the roof of McCarthey Athletic Center. The Zags were set to essentially return their entire team from 2025-26 with the exception of guard Ines Bettencourt, who graduated last spring. The NCAA's new five-years-to-play-five-seasons ...
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