
Maria Rickards brings veteran scoring punch and steady bench value for Cleveland State
Maria Rickards stands out as a versatile guard who can give Cleveland State an immediate offensive spark; in a Horizon League game at Niagara, she erupted for a season-best 33 points, and earlier CSU notes described her as one of the first players off the bench, contributing around 5.2 points and 6.0 rebounds in the opening stretch of the season[1][5]. That combination of scoring burst, rebounding activity, and role-player reliability makes her a useful fit for teams that want toughness, energy, and a guard who can change the pace without needing the offense built entirely around her[1][5].