DENVER, Colo. - The Regis University Women's Basketball Team hosted the Colorado School of Mines on Thursday night but fell, 60-76. The Rangers sit at 0-14 (0-10 RMAC) while the Orediggers sit at 12-8 (7-2 RMAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED 
Colorado School of Mines struck first, but Mary Crossland answered with a three-pointer, followed by an and-one layup from Jessica Bollwahn to give the Rangers an early spark. Kate Gallery added a triple and a layup of her own, but Regis trailed 17–13 at the end of the first quarter.

Gallery opened the second quarter with a jumper off an assist from Savanna Staff, and Kaylin Venick completed a three-point play on a layup to give the Rangers an 18–17 lead. The Orediggers responded with a seven-point run, though Emily Allison halted the surge with a layup and a pair of free throws. Colorado School of Mines carried a 34–24 advantage into halftime.

CSM continued its momentum to start the second half until Gallery knocked down a free throw, and Venick added a layup. Crossland came up with a steal and dished to Staff for a fast-break finish. Allison and Bollwahn each contributed jumpers as the Rangers closed within nine by the end of the third quarter, 51–42.

Bollwahn opened the fourth quarter with a pair of free throws, and Allison followed with a three-pointer. Gallery kept Regis within striking distance with a jumper and a trip to the line, cutting the deficit to 59–51. However, the Orediggers answered with seven straight points. Crossland hit another three, and Gallery added a layup to close out the game, but Regis fell 76–60 to Colorado School of Mines.

GAME NOTES 

Gallery led RU with 18 points and six rebounds. 

Bollwahn added 14 points. 

Venick dished on four assists.

UP NEXT 

The Rangers continue on the road to take on Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, on January 29th at 5:30 pm.  Read Full Article