HOUSTON – HCU head women's soccer coach
Nick Whiting announced the addition of two transfer student-athletes on Monday.
The two newcomers have arrived from Louisiana and Texas Southern. Both programs enjoyed strong 2024 seasons with Brynn Dunbar and Isabella Dillow playing important roles for both.
"I am very happy to add two high quality players and people to our program," said Whiting. "Both Bella and Brynn have hit the ground running this spring and made immediate impacts. You wouldn't know that they are new with how they have seamlessly fit in and that is a credit to both them and our returning student-athletes. I wasn't looking to add many from the transfer portal, but these two were just too talented to pass up."
Brynn Dunbar, Senior, 5-9
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Highland Village, Texas
Club Team: DKSC ECNL
High School: Marcus High School
Previous School: Louisiana
Prior to HCU: As part of the Ragin Cajuns' soccer program, Dunbar has been a consistent contributor with more than 1,800 minutes played across three seasons at Louisiana. Dunbar has exhibited her durability and consistency, seeing action in 54 matches and starting 13. During her time with the Ragin Cajuns, she recorded two assists. Dunbar has demonstrated her leadership by being named the captain of her ECNL team at DKSC. At Marcus High School, she also earned a class 6A all-state selection in 2020. Dunbar also helped her team at Marcus capture the 2022 state regional title. Off the field, Dunbar is close to completing a degree in kinesiology which she hopes to use to become a physical therapist after graduation from HCU.
Personal: Brynn is the daughter of Rob and Celeste. She has one brother and one sister; Brooke & Benjamin.
Whiting on Dunbar: "Brynn is everything you want as a coach and we are happy to add her to our program. Not only is she a great player, but her leadership is going to be a huge addition for our group. She is composed on the ball, but also has some playmaking ability, and we are excited that she is going to spend her senior year with us."
Isabella Dillow, Junior, 5-7
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Club Team: Houston Dash GA
High School: The Woodlands High School
Previous School: Texas Southern University
Prior to HCU: Dillow arrives from Texas Southern after two seasons where she was an instrumental part in helping the Tigers capture the 2024 SWAC regular season title. Over the course of her two seasons at TSU she played over 2,500 minutes and started 33 of 36 matches played. Dillow proved to be an impactful offensive player, recording 12 goals and nine assists during her time with the Tigers. In 2023, she earned SWAC all-tournament honors and was named Freshman of the Year. Last year, Dillow was selected SWAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-SWAC and was again named to the SWAC All-Tournament Team. Dillow also collected multiple Offensive Player of the Week awards.
Personal: Dillow is the daughter of Donnie and Shany. She has one brother named Brenden.
Whiting on Dillow: "Bella is a dynamic attacking player with a track record of success. She has already proven she can be a difference maker at the NCAA D1 level. I have known Bella for a while, having recruited her at a previous school, and we are happy to finally have the opportunity to work with her."
