Sophia Jonas joined the women's basketball staff as a graduate assistant prior to the 2026-27 season. She was added to the staff following a four-year playing career at the College of Saint Benedict.Â
Jonas appeared in 103 games with 92 starts for the Bennies. She earned All-MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) accolades three times for the women's basketball squad. She was also the first five-time CSC Academic All-District® selection for the school, winning the award three times in basketball and twice in tennis. During her playing career, Jonas broke the MIAC and Saint Benedict career record for 3-pointers with 264. She also broke both records for 3-pointers in a season with 84 in 2022-23. The native of Hudson, Wisconsin, totaled 1,154 points during her career, finishing as the 12th-highest scorer in Saint Benedict history.
She majored in accounting during her undergraduate studies and was the College of Saint Benedict Presidential Award winner. That award is given to a Bennie athlete for excelling in the classroom, in competition and as an inspirational leader in the greater community. Jonas was also a key member of Saint Benedict's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) where she served as co-president. She helped spearhead efforts to prioritize mental health initiatives on campus while also helping stock local food shelves and participate in other SAAC events.Â
