MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Former Allegheny College women's basketball student-athlete Sofia Genareo '25 has returned to Meadville to serve as the Gators' assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Genareo, a two-sport athlete who played both basketball and softball at Allegheny, rejoined the Gators after spending one year as a graduate assistant coach and video coordinator at Division I Canisius University in Buffalo, New York. With the Golden Griffins, Genareo oversaw the team's practice and game film breakdowns. She also worked with the analytics team on stat breakdowns for scouting opponents and assist in development of the post players.

On the hardwood, Genareo was a three-year starter. She averaged 8.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while starting 67 of her 79 appearances in the Blue and Gold. As a senior, she helped lead the women's basketball team to 21 wins and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Championship. In April 2025, Genareo was selected by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to participate in the 22nd "So You Want To Be A Coach" program, a two-day coaching workshop at the WBCA's annual convention.

On the softball diamond, Genareo was a four-year starter and a three-time All-Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) selection. She batted .344 for her career with 160 hits and 105 RBIs.

A three-time College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honoree – twice in basketball and once in softball – Genareo was also named to the PAC Spring Academic Honor Roll in 2024 and 2025. The Lakewood, New York, native graduated from Allegheny with a degree in neuroscience and psychology. She's currently pursuing her master's in clinical mental health counseling from Canisius.