Cowley College sophomore Ndack Mbengue has made her presence felt on the college’s
main campus in Arkansas City. The 6’3 basketball player from Bergamo, Italy, is easily
recognizable due to her height, but the well-liked sophomore is showing she is much
more than just an impressive basketball player, she is also a dedicated student as
shown by her being named the Cowley College October Student of the Month. 

Mbengue came to Cowley in November 2022, as she was a late addition to the Lady Tiger
basketball team. Before attending Cowley, she graduated from Birmingham Metropolitan
College in England. 

Her parents are Awa Niang and Ibrahim Mbengue (deceased). She has a brother, Fallou
Mbengue. 

She started eight games as a freshman at Cowley and averaged 4.8 points and 4.3 rebounds
per contest and is expected to take on a larger role as a sophomore after spending
the summer playing with the European national team.

Along with basketball, the business administration major is a member of the International
Student Organization, a tutor in The Learning Center, a resident assistant in the
Docking Dorm, and a finalist for Queen Alalah XCI. 

“It has been busy, but also so nice to experience Arkalalah as a finalist for Queen
Alalah,” Mbengue said. 

Despite her hectic schedule, she has accumulated a 3.91 grade point average during
her time at Cowley.

“Ndack consistently excels in her studies, achieves high grades, and demonstrates
a strong commitment to her education,” assistant athletic director for academics and
compliance Stephanye Edwards said. “In the face of challenges, she always maintains
a positive attitude. Ndack is always kind and generous which has such a positive impact
on others.”

Mbengue hopes to have a big sophomore season on the basketball court and parlay that
into playing basketball at the NCAA Division I level. However, before she leaves she
wants to enjoy her final year at Cowley College.

“It feels so good to know I am appreciated around here,” Mbengue said. “I am very
grateful to know that a member of the staff nominated me. The instructors here are
really helpful.”

Rama Peroo | Director of Institutional Communication
Cowley College
125 S. 2nd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
rama.peroo@cowley.edu