DENVER, Colo. – The Regis University Women's Basketball team started their 2026 home weekend facing Black Hills State, but lost, 36-89. The Rangers fall to 0-8 (0-5 RMAC), while the Yellow Jackets rise to 7-5-1 (4-1 RMAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Black Hills State opened the second quarter with four straight points before
Caitie Turnbow put the Rangers on the board with a layup. Turnbow followed with a turnaround jumper, but the Yellow Jackets extended their advantage to 11-5 after converting a pair of free throws.
Jessica Bollwahn added a layup, and
Kate Gallery chipped in a free throw. However, Black Hills State closed the quarter with the final basket, taking a 20-10 lead into the break.
Bollwahn sparked Regis early in the second quarter with a layup and a jumper, but the Yellow Jackets responded with a three-pointer. Turnbow answered right back with a jumper, though the Rangers still trailed 29-16. Turnbow scored her 10th point of the half with the final Regis basket before Black Hills State converted a last-second layup to extend its lead to 38-19 at halftime.
Gallery came out strong for the Rangers in the third quarter, scoring the first seven points for RU, including a turnaround jumper and a deep three. Despite her offensive spark, the Yellow Jackets maintained control and continued to build their lead. Josephine Lynch added a layup off a nice assist from
Mary Crossland, but Black Hills State continued its offensive rhythm and stretched the advantage to 68-28.
Kaylin Venck opened the fourth-quarter scoring for RU with a layup and two free throws, while
Caitie Turnbow added another layup and
Alicia Barajas connected on a free throw. However, the Yellow Jackets maintained control and secured an 89–36 victory.
GAME NOTES
Turnbow led RU with 12 points. Gallery followed by eight.
Bollwahn grabbed six rebounds.
Bollwahn and Josephine Lynch each had a block.
Bollwahn added three steels for the Rangers.
Four different Yellow Jackets score in double digits.
UP NEXT
The Rangers continue their weekend at home, facing Chadron State on Saturday, January 10
th at 3:00 pm.
