Mississippi College Women's Basketball

Rachel Travis takes the helm at Mississippi College, joining the program in May 2025. A seasoned coach with over a decade of experience at both the collegiate and high school levels, Travis brings a proven track record of competitive excellence, player development, and high-energy leadership to the Choctaws.   Travis most recently served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Tulsa, where she helped lead the Golden Hurricane to a 17-15 overall record and a berth in the 2025 WNIT.   Her previous collegiate coaching stops include impactful tenures at Austin Peay State University, University of South Alabama—where she was promoted to associate head coach—and Longwood University. Across these programs, Travis established herself as a relentless recruiter and a mentor dedicated to helping student-athletes thrive both on and off the court.   At the high school level, Travis served as a program director and varsity head coach at both Eagle Point High School in Oregon and the Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Fla., with multiple players earning all-conference honors and breaking school records under her leadership. Travis is a graduate of Northwest University in Kirkland, Wash., where she was a standout student-athlete and team captain.  

Bringing a wealth of experience at the NCAA Division I and II levels, KaVonne Towns joins the Mississippi College women's basketball staff as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, effective June 2025. She most recently served as an assistant coach at Jacksonville State University. Known for her leadership, recruiting acumen, and player development skills, Towns will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Choctaw basketball. Over the past several years, Towns has held coaching positions at Jax State, the University of South Alabama, and fellow Gulf South Conference member, the University of Alabama-Huntsville. At each stop, she has been heavily involved in recruiting, academic coordination, scouting, and player development. While at Jax State, Towns helped guide the team to improved academic performance, with a team GPA of 3.2 in the spring semester.   Towns began her collegiate coaching career as Director of Basketball Operations at her alma mater, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she also starred as a student-athlete. During her playing career, she helped lead the Mocs to three straight Southern Conference Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, serving as team captain her senior year. Towns holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Leisure Administration from Chattanooga, with a minor in Business.