In a historic conclusion to her collegiate basketball career, University of North Texas standout Megan Nestor etched her name in the American Conference record books during Tuesday night’s regular-season finale against Wichita State. The 6-foot-4 sensation from Saint Lucia needed merely five minutes to secure her 419th rebound of the season, surpassing the previous conference benchmark established by Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu in 2023.
Despite Nestor’s monumental achievement, the Mean Green succumbed to a 60-55 defeat at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas, concluding their season with a 17-13 record. The loss marked UNT’s second consecutive setback, though it couldn’t overshadow Nestor’s extraordinary individual performance that saw her finish with 15 points and 19 rebounds—her 19th double-double of the campaign.
Nestor’s final rebound tally reached an NCAA-leading 435, cementing her status as the nation’s premier rebounder. Her season averages of 12.8 points and 14.5 rebounds per game position her as a strong contender for American Conference Player of the Year honors. The Canaries native leads all NCAA divisions in multiple rebounding categories, including total rebounds, offensive rebounds, and rebounds per game.
Her remarkable season included becoming the first player since at least 1982 to record three games with 27 or more rebounds in a single season. In her final collegiate appearance, Nestor demonstrated her versatility despite shooting challenges, converting 9-of-10 free throws while contributing two assists and one block in a team-high 38 minutes of action.
Though UNT built an early 10-point advantage and maintained control for nearly 33 minutes of game time, they ultimately couldn’t secure the victory. Teammates Aysia Proctor (19 points) and Chania Price (13 points, perfect 3-for-3 from three-point range) provided offensive support, but the Shockers’ resilience prevailed in the contest’s closing moments.